Blast and Protective Design Senior Consultant

Joining Arup 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

With a strong pipeline of current and future projects, the Protective Design Engineer will play a key role within Arup's Resilience, Security & Risk (RSR) team, delivering blast and protective design solutions for buildings, critical infrastructure and other high-profile projects across South-East Asia. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and global teams, the role is responsible for developing and delivering risk-based protective design strategies from concept through to construction, helping create resilient and secure environments for our clients.

The Opportunity 

• Lead and deliver blast and protective design services across all project stages, from concept design through to construction.
• Undertake blast analysis and design assessments for reinforced concrete, steel and composite structures.
• Perform façade blast assessments for glazed and non-glazed façade systems.
• Design hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solutions and other protective security measures.
• Carry out design checks and engineering analyses in accordance with recognised standards, including UFC, ASCE and relevant local building codes.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design criteria, specifications, calculations, finite element analysis (FEA) outputs and other engineering deliverables.

Is this role right for you? 

• Strong experience in blast engineering, protective design and security risk management.
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes, including UFC 3-340-01, UFC 3-340-02, UFC 4-023-03, ASCE 59 and applicable local regulations.
• Understanding of risk-based design methodologies, hazard assessment, vulnerability studies, consequence analysis and protective design strategies.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, engineering reports and protective design documentation for buildings, critical infrastructure and industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory and occupational health and safety requirements relevant to project delivery

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. 

Different people, shared values  

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. 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. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and 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