Principal Human Factors Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal 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 to nuclear site licence holders, regulators and other high hazard industries 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. There is opportunity to work across a portfolio of sectors including Rail, Defence and Environment as well as Nuclear. 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 HF 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 Jacobs 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.
As a Principal Consultant you will also:
• Have excellent consultancy skills; leading and scoping projects, ensuring delivery to quality, time and budget
• Be able to identify and specify relevant Human Factors methodologies by working closely with our customers to understand their requirements. This will involve identifying risk proportionate strategies for the implementation of HF activities in accordance with the design or project phase.
• Manage the production of HF proposals and contribute to multi-disciplinary project proposals.
• Provide mentoring and technical oversight to other team members and contribute to the overall development and knowledge sharing across the team
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, supporting the Operations Manager with strategic direction of the team to ensure continued excellent delivery for our customers
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 Nuclear role with significant Human Factors context
• The ability to work effectively in multi-discipline teams
• An innovative, creative, and pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions for our clients
• Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate
• A curious attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Human Factors principles, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries
• Human Factors Integration support to multi-disciplinary design projects
• Human error and reliability assessment
• Chartered, Registered or working towards accreditation with a relevant body
Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous
• 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
• Human Factors integration in the Rail/ Environment/ Military vehicle sectors
• Familiarity with Design Engineering, Fault Studies, Probabilistic Assessments or Safety Cases
  
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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 Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.