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Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.  Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Technical Director / Lead Fire Engineer  to establish and lead our presence across Belgium, with a primary focus on the Walloon region. This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic leadership role, driving growth from our Brussels base while supporting projects and clients across the wider Belgian market.   As a global leader in fire safety, we operate across Europe including Belgium, Finland, Italy, Denmark, and the UK and Ireland. In this role, you will be instrumental in strengthening our footprint in Belgium, leading technical excellence, developing key client relationships, and delivering high-quality, innovative fire safety solutions. This position is ideally suited to a senior fire engineering professional with strong leadership and business development capabilities, deep technical expertise, and the ability to operate confidently at both regional and national levels.   The ideal candidate will bring: A strong technical foundation in fire safety engineering Proven experience in business development and market growth Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop regional operations Fluency in French, English, and Dutch, with the ability to operate across all Belgian regions A proactive, autonomous, and strategic leadership style Responsibilities Lead the strategic development and growth of our Belgian fire engineering operations, with a focus on Wallonia and national coverage Act as Technical Director / Lead Engineer on complex fire and life safety projects across Belgium Deliver high-quality fire engineering consultancy to architects, design teams, contractors, and clients Interpret, apply, and advise on Belgian fire safety regulations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance Drive business development activities, identifying opportunities and building long-term client relationships across Wallonia and the wider Belgian market Lead proposals, bids, and client presentations to expand our portfolio Translate client needs into tailored engineering and consultancy solutions Collaborate with European technical teams to deliver integrated, high-quality fire safety strategies Monitor regulatory changes and market trends to inform business strategy Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent as the Belgian team grows Represent the company as a technical authority in industry forums, events, and client engagem