Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
Context
We’re looking for a Human Factors Consultant to join our growing, CIEHF-accredited Human Factors team at SYSTRA. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven professional with experience delivering Human Factors and Ergonomics analyses within safety-critical transport sectors such as rail, highways, or aviation.
You’ll be part of a well-established team with a strong track record across both engineering and consultancy-led projects. As a consultant, you’ll be expected to apply a solid understanding of Human Factors standards and best practices to real-world challenges.
Missions/Main Duties
* Delivery of Human Factors analyses and activities, working in coordination with other technical disciplines.
* Plan and write technical deliverables.
* Support the successful delivery of projects and workstreams.
* Undertake client and site visits as required.
* Act as a representative for Human Factors, both within SYSTRA and externally.
* Maintain competencies to industry standards.
Profile/Skills
* Relevant degree in approproate discipline, i.e. Ergonomics, Human Factors, Psychology.
* Relevant experience in a Human Factors role, or similar.
* Chartered, or working towards accreditation with a relevant body, e.g. CIEHF.
* User-centred design approach.
* Methods to identify user requirements, e.g. workshops, focus groups, interviews, observations.
* Methods to identify change impact, e.g. Task analyses, workload assessments, human error and reliability assessments.
* Working knowledge of performance influencing factors in work systems.
Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.
Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.
Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.
Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support, you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.