Senior/Principal Human Factors Consultant Location: Warrington (Hybrid) About the Role A leading consultancy is expanding its Human Factors (HF) team and seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join its Risk division. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful Human Factors projects across various sectors while helping to grow and develop a high-performing team. Your Impact As a Senior Human Factors Consultant, you will take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard. You will play a key role in mentoring junior staff, enhancing team capability, and contributing to technical innovation and business development. Key Responsibilities Scope and deliver complex, proportionate Human Factors assessments Manage small project teams and support project integration Provide technical direction and drive continuous improvement Contribute to the development of safety cases and design projects Mentor and train junior consultants Apply industry-standard HF methods and best practices Typical tasks include: Operational claim identification and substantiation Human Factors design support Integration management for HF across projects Safety assessment support Human error identification and analysis Requirement derivation and management HF verification and validation Resolution of operational issues About You Essential: Extensive experience delivering Human Factors support in the nuclear or high-hazard sectors Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or a related field Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEHF) Strong technical report writing and communication skills Detailed understanding of UK regulations and standards in HF Familiarity with regulatory regimes and experience interacting with regulators Willingness to travel and work on client sites UK residency and eligibility for security clearance What's in It for You? Access to ILM-accredited leadership & management development programmes Opportunities for career progression through structured learning pathways Hybrid working and flexible hours tailored to support work-life balance Supportive team culture and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Next Steps The selection process typically involves a two-stage interview, either virtually via MS Teams or at a regional office. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website