Blast Consultant - Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The primary focus of the Consultant is to provide protective design consultancy services, employing world’s best-practice solutions in bringing commercially focused security and blast solutions to clients’ business activities. The role operates primarily within the Singapore marketplace and will contribute to the other services provided by Arup’s Resilience, Security & Risk (RSR) practice within the Australasia Region. Our RSR team provides trusted security and resilience advice to both private and public sector clients worldwide.

It is a critical pre-requisite that the person be able to be security cleared by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and that they learn, understand and apply completely the requirements documented in Singapore’s (and other like government’s) Official Secrets Act.

The Opportunity

• Undertake, manage and deliver the protective design of a range of buildings for a variety of projects through all stages of design from concept through detailed design to construction, and within established quality, budget and project expectations;
• Perform design checks and/or analysis (local/global response) to blast engineering standards such as UFC 3-340-01, UFC 3-340-02, UFC 4-023-03, ASCE 59-11, and in accordance with relevant local building codes and regulations;
• Experience in blast analysis on reinforced concrete, steel and composite structures;
• Engage with clients and/or their representatives to understand their requirements in relation to security risk management and tailor the delivery of the protective design consultancy service to their individual needs and advise best outcomes;
• Work collaboratively with the RSR team leader, other members of the team, and/or other Arup teams globally to develop coherent, risk-based security strategies integrating electronic, physical and active security with protective design and/or blast measures to ensure successful delivery of projects/assignments;

Is this role right for you?

• Preferably recognized as Competent Person (Blast) under Infrastructure Protection Act;
• Preferably degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in protective design/blast engineering (or alternatively relevant research/industry experience);
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
• Experience in the use of structural analysis software packages / computational fluid dynamics software packages e.g., GSA, SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD, Strand7, LS-DYNA / Air3D, Viper::Blast, ProSAir, APOLLO.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 

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