Business Leader - Walloon

The role

This person will establish and lead a new office in Liège to expand the company's presence in the Walloon region. They will deliver fire and life safety consulting projects and drive business development initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead the establishment and operational setup of the new Liège office
• Lead the delivery of fire and life safety consulting projects across the Walloon region and wider Belgium
• Provide technical solutions to architect and engineering design teams, contractors, and clients
• Interpret, apply, and advise on fire safety regulations
• Drive business development initiatives across the Walloon region
• Translate client needs into bespoke consultancy and engineering solutions
• Lead proposal preparation, bids, and client presentations
• Collaborate with national and European technical teams
• Monitor regional market trends and regulatory developments
• Support the recruitment, mentoring, and development of junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in fire safety engineering or technical consulting
• 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
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities
• Confidence in preparing technical proposals and delivering compelling sales presentations
• Strong understanding of Belgian fire safety regulations and standards
• Fluency in French is essential
• Good command of English is required
• Willingness to travel across the Walloon region, wider Belgium, and occasional European travel

Nice to have

• Experience leading or contributing to business development, market expansion, or office setup is an advantage
• Ideally includes Walloon regional requirements
• Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in fire protection engineering with expertise in security and risk-based fields. The company has been operating for over 80 years to mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.