Job Description
Senior/Principal Human Factors ConsultantLocation: 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.
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