Director, Nuclear Fire Safety

The role

This Director will lead and grow the nuclear team across the UK. The role combines technical expertise in nuclear fire engineering with business development and team leadership.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver fire hazard assessments, fire safety strategies, fire PSA, and related safety studies.
• Provide technical leadership across nuclear projects.
• Support and review safety cases, risk assessments, and design justifications.
• Represent the company in client and regulator engagements.
• Drive business development activities and build client relationships.
• Shape the commercial strategy for nuclear within the UK Energy & Utilities sector.
• Mentor, develop, and expand the nuclear team.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations, British Standards, IAEA guidelines, and ONR guidance.

Required 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.
• Commercial acumen.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in GDA, new reactor design licensing, or high-hazard facility projects.
• Familiarity with ONR Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs).
• Engagement with EDF, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox, or international nuclear operators.

Before you apply

• 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.

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a consulting firm specializing in risk analysis and engineering solutions. They provide expertise in fire protection engineering, security, and risk-based fields.