Principal/Senior Human Factors Engineer Warrington United Kingdom Published on 2026-01-20

AFRY intends to further develop its Human Factors capability within the UK Nuclear team, which specialises in nuclear safety and reliability. The successful candidate will provide support to a range of clients, as well as leading our junior Human Factors team by taking responsibility for technical leadership, mentoring, and business and commercial development.

Working within a close, supportive team, this role is ideally suited to a talented and experienced Human Factors engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Location

The role will be based within our Warrington (Birchwood) office. There may be a requirement to travel to client sites in the UK and overseas as necessary. We operate a hybrid working model with 60% of your time spent in either the AFRY office or clients' offices.

Qualifications

• 9+ years’ experience within the nuclear and defence sectors;
• Degree qualified in a relevant subject;
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the application of Human Factors Integration & Human Factors Engineering;
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors as a Chartered member or actively working towards Chartership;
• Willingness to travel to client sites and overseas when required;
• Excellent report writing and communication/presentation skills;
• Willingness and ability to achieve UK security clearance.

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design and advisory company. We support our clients to progress in sustainability and digitalisation. If you are looking for a workplace where you will develop and at the same time contribute to something meaningful, you have found the right place. We are 19,000 devoted engineers, designers and experts. We operate within the fields of energy, infrastructure, industry and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

AFRY’s Energy Division employs over 2,000 experts with a presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Technologies covered by the Renewable Energy team include onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, concentrated solar, nuclear and mechanical and electrical energy storage.

Additional Information

At AFRY, we believe in the importance of inclusion and so we welcome and cherish diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or periods of unemployment. We recognise that there are many reasons for taking time between jobs, from caregiving responsibilities to continuing education, and we view these as positive aspects of your CV. You will be part of a global company where our diversity is our strength.

We value a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible working patterns, and we operate a hybrid working environment. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits, including 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance and a pension scheme.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.