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About the Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Director to lead and grow its nuclear team across the UK. This senior leadership role requires technical expertise, business development skills, commercial acumen, and team leadership to shape the company's nuclear offering and drive growth.

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.

Requirements

• Extensive, credible experience in nuclear fire engineering and safety within the UK context.
• Proven ability to deliver Fire Hazard Analyses, fire PSA, and safety case contributions for UK nuclear licensees.
• Strong business development skills, with a track record of winning and growing client accounts.
• Commercial acumen, able to contribute to proposals, pricing, and strategy.
• 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) as a minimum.
• Prior experience in GDA, new reactor design licensing, or high-hazard facility projects (Preferred).
• Familiarity with ONR Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) (Preferred).
• Engagement with EDF, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox, or international nuclear operators (Preferred).
• Employment is conditional on the ability to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance (SC level or above).
• A full background and financial check will be conducted as part of the vetting process.

Skills

• Nuclear fire engineering
• Nuclear safety
• Fire hazard assessments (FHA)
• Fire safety strategies
• Fire PSA
• Safety case contributions
• Risk assessments
• Business development
• Commercial strategy
• Team leadership
• Client relationship management
• Regulatory compliance (UK nuclear frameworks)
• British Standards
• IAEA guidelines
• ONR guidance
• ONR Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs)
• ONR Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs)

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior leadership
• Director

Education Level

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional recognition

About the Company

• Jensen Hughes is a leading consulting firm specializing in risk analysis and engineering solutions, renowned for its leadership in fire protection engineering since 1939.
• Their expertise extends to accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, and digital innovation.
• The company is dedicated to making the world safe, secure, and resilient through technology, expertise, and research.
• Jensen Hughes fosters a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth, prioritizing its employees and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Global Employee Networks support career development and provide forums for sharing experiences, cultivating a connected culture for learning, growth, and success.

Equal Opportunity

• Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.