Business Leader - Walloon

Jensenhughes; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire safety, is seeking a senior fire engineering professional to establish a new office in Liège. This role involves leading the office’s operations, developing client relationships, and delivering technical solutions across the Walloon region.

The ideal candidate will have strong business development capabilities, a technical background in fire safety, and fluent communication skills in French. The company offers a collaborative environment with a focus on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire safety engineering or technical consulting.
• Strong track record of developing client relationships.
• Experience leading business development or office setup.

Responsabilités

• Lead the establishment and operational setup of the new Liège office.
• Deliver fire and life safety consulting projects across the Walloon region.
• Provide advanced technical solutions to clients.
• Advise on fire safety regulations and ensure compliance.
• Drive business development initiatives and grow client relationships.

Connaissances

Technical foundation in fire safety engineering

Business development capabilities

Strong communication skills in French

Organisational and analytical abilities

Confidence in sales presentations

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they are passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

We are seeking a driven, commercially minded fire engineering professional to establish and lead our presence in the Walloon region of Belgium. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced individual to open and run our new office in Liège, representing Jensen Hughes across French speaking Belgium.

As a global leader in fire safety, we operate offices across Europe including Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark, and the UK and Ireland. Your role will be pivotal in expanding our footprint in the Walloon market, nurturing key client relationships, and delivering strategic, technically robust safety solutions.

This role is ideal for a senior fire engineering professional with strong business development capabilities, a deep understanding of fire safety principles, and the confidence to represent our organisation at a regional and national level.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong technical foundation in fire safety engineering
• Experience growing client accounts and opening new markets
• The ability to build, lead, and structure a new regional office
• Strong communication skills in French, and the ability to represent our brand confidently
• A proactive, autonomous work style suited to entrepreneurial leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and operational setup of the new Liège office, including local presence, networking, and commercial activity
• Leading the delivery of fire and life safety consulting projects across the Walloon region and wider Belgium
• Providing best in class technical solutions to architect and engineering design teams, contractors, and clients
• Interpret, apply, and advise on fire safety regulations, ensuring the highest level of technical compliance in all project deliverables
• Drive business development initiatives across the Walloon region, identifying opportunities and developing long term client relationships
• Translate client needs into bespoke consultancy and engineering solutions
• Lead proposal preparation, bids, and client presentations to grow our portfolio
• Collaborate with national and European technical teams to deliver high quality fire safety strategies and reports
• Monitor regional market trends and regulatory developments to support strategic decision making
• Support the recruitment, mentoring, and development of junior engineers as the office grows
• Represent Jensen Hughes as a thought leader in fire engineering, participating in strategic industry conversations and local events
• Align business development goals with project delivery through strong internal collaboration

Requirements and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in fire safety engineering or technical consulting, ideally within the Walloon market
• A strong track record of developing client relationships and winning new work
• Experience working on fire protection engineering, fire strategy development, performance based design, or risk informed engineering
• Experience leading or contributing to business development, market expansion, or office setup is an advantage

Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with a results oriented mindset
• Confidence in preparing technical proposals and delivering compelling sales presentations

Industry Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Belgian fire safety regulations and standards, ideally including Walloon regional requirements

Languages

• Fluency in French is essential
• Good command of English is required
• Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and strong strategic thinking
• Comfortable working autonomously while coordinating with a wider European team
• Confident representing the company and building a regional presence

Mobility

• Willingness to travel across the Walloon region, wider Belgium, and occasional European travel
• This role is intended to be based in Liège with flexibility for hybrid working as the office is established

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.