Overview
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Consultant with a strong passion for Human Factors and its application within complex engineering and safety-critical environments to join the team. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering senior Human Factors expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the delivery of projects in sectors such as rail, aviation and energy, applying specialist Human Factors methods to achieve high-quality client outcomes. You will also play a key role in developing our capability, mentoring others and supporting the growth of our Human Factors offering. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
In your role you will produce and oversee Human Factors deliverables to a high technical standard while leading and managing packages of work, including commercial planning, reporting and day-to-day consultancy activities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines across Arup, championing the value of Human Factors in multi-disciplinary design and decision-making, demonstrating your strong knowledge and practical capability across a range of Human Factors methods and applications. You will also build and maintain strong client relationships, working directly with stakeholders to understand needs and influence decisions, and support business development activities, including attending client meetings, preparing proposals and contributing to strategic growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of Human Factors projects across sectors such as rail, aviation and energy.
- Apply specialist Human Factors methods to achieve high-quality client outcomes.
- Mentor others and support the growth of the Human Factors offering.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to champion the value of Human Factors in multi-disciplinary design and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understand needs, influence decisions, and support business development (e.g., client meetings, proposals, strategic growth).
- Oversee commercial planning, reporting and day-to-day consultancy activities within project packages.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (psychology, human factors or systems engineering preferred).
- Either chartered/registered or working towards this with the British Psychological Society or Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.
- A background as a senior consultant within a consulting environment in human factors.
- Experience in high-hazard operational sectors such as rail, aviation and energy (a range of sectors is preferred).
- Experience with human factors methods such as task and workload assessment, cognitive ergonomics, physical ergonomics, environmental design, organisational behaviour is advantageous.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive – with benefits that support health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and opportunities to have an impact through the work they do. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection, plus flexible benefits to support wellbeing for you and your family.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are welcome, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports belonging and opportunity for all.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
We are committed to accessibility in recruitment. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com.
Closing date: 21st of August.
Senior Human Factors Consultant in Leeds employer: Arup
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