Director, Nuclear Fire Safety - UK Leadership & Growth

Jensen Hughes; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a Director to lead and grow our nuclear team in the UK. This senior role combines technical expertise with business development and team leadership, focusing on nuclear fire engineering and safety for licensees.

The successful candidate will shape our nuclear offering, drive growth, and mentor the team, delivering high-quality outputs across fire hazard analyses, safety cases, and regulatory engagements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Fire Hazard Assessments, 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.

Skills

Nuclear fire engineering

Fire safety leadership

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Jensen Hughes seeks a Director to lead and grow our nuclear team in the UK. This senior role combines technical expertise with business development and team leadership, focusing on nuclear fire engineering and safety for licensees.

The successful candidate will shape our nuclear offering, drive growth, and mentor the team, delivering high-quality outputs across fire hazard analyses, safety cases, and regulatory engagements.