Director, Nuclear Fire Safety
Jensen Hughes · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Jensen Hughes's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Jensen Hughes's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Jensen Hughes
- high 94 stale, 2 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 185 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Jensen Hughes's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Jensen Hughes.
About this role
The Director of Nuclear Fire Safety at Jensen Hughes will lead and grow the nuclear team across the UK, focusing on fire hazard assessments and safety strategies within the nuclear sector. This senior leadership role involves providing technical guidance, driving business development, and mentoring team members while ensuring compliance with UK regulatory frameworks.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Jensen Hughes as an employer.
What you need
- Extensive 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 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
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
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires obtaining and maintaining UK Government Security Clearance (SC level or above)
- Background and financial checks are part of the vetting process
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