Director, Nuclear Fire Safety

About the role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Director to lead and grow its nuclear team across the UK. This senior leadership role combines technical expertise in nuclear fire engineering with business development, commercial strategy, and team management to drive growth in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver fire hazard assessments (FHA), fire safety strategies, fire PSA, and related safety studies in compliance with UK regulatory frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership across nuclear projects, ensuring high-quality outputs for clients.
• Support and review safety cases, risk assessments, and design justifications related to fire safety.
• Represent Jensen Hughes in client and regulator engagements, supporting technical discussions, reviews, and approvals.
• Drive business development activities: identify opportunities, lead proposals, and build client relationships across the UK nuclear sector.
• Play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy for nuclear within the UK Energy & Utilities sector.
• Mentor, develop, and expand the nuclear team, fostering talent and building capability for long-term growth.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Jensen Hughes to deliver integrated services.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations, British Standards, IAEA guidelines, and ONR guidance.

Required skills

• Nuclear fire engineering
• Fire Hazard Analysis
• Fire PSA
• Safety case development
• Business development
• Commercial strategy
• Team leadership

Nice to have

• GDA
• New reactor design licensing
• High-hazard facility projects
• ONR Safety Assessment Principles
• Technical Assessment Guides

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional recognition (e.g., MIFireE, IMechE, IET)
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC)

About the Company

Jensen Hughes is a leading consulting firm specializing in risk analysis and engineering solutions, renowned for leadership in fire protection engineering since 1939. The company provides expertise across security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, process safety, forensic investigations, and emergency management.