Human Factors Consultant

£35,000 - £50,000/Year

Nuclear
Defence
Human Factors Consultant
Human Factors Specialist
Human Factors Safety Consultant
Human Factors Engineer
Safety Assurance Consultant
Safety-Critical Systems
High-Hazard Industries
Human Factors Integration
Location
Bristol, UK
Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Engineering
Remote/Onsite
Part Remote
Experience Required
Not Provided
Education Required
Not Essential
Required Skills
Human Factors Safety Assessment
Human-Based Safety Claims
Human Reliability Assessment (HRA)
HEART
THERP
Task & Error Analysis
Safety Case Support
Human Factors Integration
Knowledge of UK/international HF standards
CIEHF Membership
Engineering terminology familiarity
Human Factors
Job Summary
Our Client, a leading engineering and design consultancy, is seeking a Human Factors Consultant to join their team in Bristol, Birmingham, Derby, London, Manchester, Silchester, or Cheltenham. You'll support Human Factors Integration (HFI) across complex engineering and safety programmes, initially focused on Defence Nuclear projects, with opportunities to expand into other high-hazard sectors. The role involves delivering practical, safety-focused solutions to enhance human performance in complex systems. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.
Experience
- A curiosity of the Human Factors Safety Assurance process. - Experience working within high hazard engineering environment and are familiar with engineering terminology. - Experience of providing Human Factors support to Safety Cases (this may be limited experience), such as development and substantiation of Human-Based Safety Claims. With a desire to further develop your knowledge and experience in this area. - Knowledge of Human Reliability Assessment methods and techniques within the high hazard industry, such as task and error analysis, HEART and THERP. - Knowledge of relevant Human Factors UK and international standards/guidance and their application. - A good degree or post graduate qualification in Human Factors or a related discipline, such as psychology, engineering or industrial design. CIEHF Registered Member status or equivalent or working towards chartership. - Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Evidence of a commitment to technical excellence and continued professional development. - Excellent interpersonal, communication and client facing skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Working in multi-disciplinary teams on major programmes and carrying out specialised work on an individual basis, as well as providing support to senior colleagues in delivering specific project outputs.
- Maintaining client relationships and supporting business development activities including, identifying opportunities, and providing input to bids.
- Contributing to innovation and knowledge sharing across their Human Factors community.
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