Principal Human Factors Consultant
Job Ref: 71406
Location: Warrington, (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)
The Opportunity
A leading UK-based safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join its expanding Risk and Human Factors team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping high-impact HF work across the nuclear and other high-hazard sectors.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for scoping, managing, and delivering complex Human Factors assessments, while mentoring junior team members and enhancing the team's capabilities. You'll play a key part in integrating Human Factors within design and safety case activities and will work directly with clients on a diverse portfolio of safety-critical projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of Human Factors workstreams
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Deliver and review high-quality HF assessments across project lifecycles
Guide and mentor junior colleagues
Provide input across a variety of HF topics including:
Operational claim identification and substantiation
HF design and integration
Safety case support and human error analysis
HF requirements management
Verification and validation
Use of contemporary HF techniques and good practice
What We're Looking For
Extensive experience in Human Factors within nuclear or high-hazard environments
Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or Industrial Design
Chartered or working towards CIEHF chartership
Strong technical report writing and client communication skills
In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory standards
Comfortable with site visits and occasional travel
UK resident and eligible for security clearance
Why Join?
Work with a team of leading HF professionals on high-profile UK infrastructure and safety projects
Access to fully accredited training and leadership development (ILM)
Hybrid and flexible working as standard
A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages professional growth and innovationServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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