Full-Time

Consultant

Fire Safety & Emergency Management, Healthcare

Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes

1,001-5,000 employees

Global safety, security, risk engineering consulting

Compensation Overview

$115k - $130k/yr

New Britain, CT, USA + 1 more

More locations: Webster, NY, USA

In Person

Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in fire safety, emergency management, fire protection, fire science, safety, or related degree is preferred. An associate’s degree coupled with experience will be considered.
  • Must possess valid driver’s license
  • Ability to maintain a high level of productivity under pressure, with competing priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and effectively manage communications
  • As necessary, effectively coordinate and facilitate training and exercises with local/regional healthcare and emergency response partners
  • Desire to grow client engagements and develop business
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering inclusive and informative sessions to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; adaptable to emerging technologies and platforms.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50%, with potential for international assignments
Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging hands-on and classroom-based training in fire safety, fire response, and surgical fire prevention, demonstrating strong communication and instructional skills.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for client engagements, establish trust, build long-term partnerships, and ensure a high level of satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of the CMS 2016 Emergency Preparedness Rule, The Joint Commission EM, DNV and HFAP standards, and baseline knowledge of NFPA standards (e.g., 99-12)
  • Effectively coordinate and run meetings/workshops/exercises with local/regional healthcare and emergency response partners
  • Excel at public speaking engagements with clear and concise messages to engage and energize an audience
  • Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities, supporting proposal development, participating in industry events, and presenting solutions to prospective clients.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new service offerings, thought leadership content, and client education initiatives.
  • Stay current with evolving regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge client support

Global leader in safety, security, and risk-based engineering solutions serving commercial, industrial, and government clients. Provides fire protection engineering, building safety, risk analysis, and emergency management through consulting, design, and implementation services to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks. The approach combines engineering science with tailored workflows: assess client needs, model risks, design safety measures, manage projects, and deliver ongoing support to achieve safer facilities. Differentiators include a broad, international reach, cross-disciplinary expertise across fire protection, safety, and security, and a focus on customized, compliant solutions rather than one-size-fits-all products. The goal is to help clients enhance safety protocols and risk management while meeting regulatory requirements across industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • HiLT adds Singapore fire engineering depth and Southeast Asia reach.
  • BESS and SFFF demand creates specialized consulting work.
  • SMS expands process safety and energetic materials testing capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures could disrupt clients and revenue in Asia-Pacific.
  • Specialist rivals can win emerging BESS and timber projects.
  • Project-based consulting remains exposed to code changes and delayed construction.

What makes Jensen Hughes unique

  • Fire protection engineering has been core since 1939.
  • Services span code consulting, risk analysis, security, and emergency management.
  • Over 100 offices support clients in more than 100 countries.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Industry-leading contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

Income protection scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental-related pay

Recognition and reward programmes

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
PR Newswire
Dec 9th, 2025
Jensen Hughes acquires Safety Management Services to expand energetic materials expertise

Jensen Hughes, a global fire and life safety engineering firm, has acquired Safety Management Services (SMS), a Utah-based specialist in process safety and energetic materials consulting. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1998, SMS provides process hazard analysis, energetic material testing, facility design for explosives operations, OSHA compliance and risk management services to commercial clients and government agencies including national laboratories. The company also manufactures testing equipment for energetic materials and has completed projects across the US, Europe, the Middle East, India, South Korea and Australia. The acquisition marks Jensen Hughes' second deal in 2025. The company, which operates from over 100 offices globally with 1,800 staff, is backed by middle-market private investment firm Gryphon Investors.

PR Newswire
Sep 24th, 2025
Jensen Hughes Acquires Professional Loss Control Inc., Strengthening Its Presence in Canada

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire & life safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting, today announced the acquisition of the Canadian operations of Professional Loss Control Inc., doing business as PLC Fire Safety Engineering - a highly respected fire & life safety engineering firm headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with operations spanning the country.

SecurityInfoWatch
Nov 8th, 2024
Jensen Hughes appoints Dominic Casserley as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors

Jensen Hughes announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Dominic Casserley as its Executive Chair.

PR Newswire
Dec 7th, 2023
Leading Australian Fire Safety Engineering and Testing Consultancy Warringtonfire Australia Joins Jensen Hughes USA - English USA - English Latin America - español Brazil - Português USA - Deutsch

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today Jensen Hughes, the global leader in engineering, consulting and technology that make the world safe, secure and resilient, announced it has acquired Warringtonfire Australia, a leading fire testing and fire safety engineering consulting firm in Australia, from Element Materials Technology.

BizClik Media
Dec 7th, 2023
Leading Australian Fire Safety Engineering and Testing Consultancy Warringtonfire Australia Joins Jensen Hughes

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today Jensen Hughes, the global leader in engineering, consulting and technology that make the world safe, secure and resilient, announced it has acquired Warringtonfire Australia, a leading fire testing and fire safety engineering consulting firm in Australia, from Element Materials Technology.