Associate Director – Recruiting Safety Engineers and Human Factors Engineers
Email: ian.cowx@goldgroup.co.uk | Phone: 01342 330547
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.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering complex Human Factors assessments, mentoring junior team members and enhancing the team’s capabilities. You will integrate Human Factors into design and safety case activities and 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, and 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 innovation
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Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function / Industries
* Nuclear Electric Power Generation
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