Human Factors Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Consultant to join our growing talented and friendly Human Factors team in our Technology and Cyber Solutions Business. We provide a comprehensive range of consultancy services in the UK and overseas. We are a multi-discipline team who help customers to reduce the risks associated with human error and ensure that their systems and processes are designed with users in mind. We support an array of UK and International clients on their existing, new build, and decommissioning facilities and are also working at the frontier of the development of new technologies. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in user interface design, ergonomic assessments, safety critical task analysis, safety case support, substantiation of operator action or human reliability in any high hazard sector. We recognise that industry knowledge and expertise are also valuable assets and so we will also consider high calibre candidates without prior Human Factors experience who do have significant relevant sector experience and are looking to move into a Human Factors role. You would need to demonstrate an understanding of Human Factors principles and their application in high hazard concepts. The team benefit from flexible working and are located across the UK. Applicants will be considered across multiple locations. Options to travel to client sites and premises, both UK and internationally, are available depending on the project.,

• Human Factors Integration activities to support multi-disciplinary design projects, working in collaboration with other technical disciplines.
• Production of Human Factors analyses and studies, liaising with Subject Matter Experts and safety professionals.
• Production of high quality technical reports to meet project and client requirements.
• Planning and managing work to meet technical, budget and programme requirements to ensure client satisfaction.
Relevant academic qualification in an appropriate field, i.e., Ergonomics, Psychology or a suitable Science or Engineering degree.


• Recent relevant experience in a Human Factors role or a engineering role with significant Human Factors context
• Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate
• Familiarity with Design Engineering, Fault Studies, Probabilistic Assessments or Safety Cases
• Knowledge of Human Reliability Techniques including HEART, THERP or NARA
• Substantiation of Human Based Safety Claims
• System, equipment and human machine interface design
• Production of Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIPs)
• Knowledge of nuclear safety principles, standards and regulation
  
  People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.