Nuclear Director, Energy + Utilities

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes, a leading consulting firm specializing in risk analysis and engineering solutions, is actively seeking a Nuclear Director of Energy & Utilities to lead and grow our nuclear team across the UK.

This is a senior leadership role that combines technical expertise with business development, commercial acumen, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will be a recognised expert in nuclear fire engineering and safety, capable of shaping our nuclear offering and driving growth in this sector.

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 and 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., MIFire E, IMech E, IET).
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.
• Preferred
• 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.
• Conditions of Employment
• 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.

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.

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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements: Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant.

Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team.

Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement.

Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff.

Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting. com.

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