At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Human Factors Integration in complex engineering projects and ensure safety-critical designs.
- Company: High-profile defence engineering programme based in Christchurch.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, contract role, and opportunity to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: SC clearance required; excellent career growth in a vital industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a difference in safety-critical engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Human Factors or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch.
+6 Month Contract + Christchurch (Onsite) + SC Clearance required
Rate: £550 - £600 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Role
As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design
- Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities
- Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities
- Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support
- Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including:
- Human error analysis
- Workload assessment
- Situation awareness
- Ergonomic analysis
- Usability evaluation
- Advising on the design and usability of hardware and software systems
- Identifying and implementing modern Human Factors best practices and methodologies
- Managing the scope and execution of Human Factors activities throughout the project lifecycle
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified (Bachelor's or Master's) in: Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline
- Registered member of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors (or Technical Member working towards registration within 12 months)
- Minimum 5 years' experience applying Human Factors methods within defence or other safety-critical industries
- Strong experience conducting Human Factors assessments and usability activities
HFI Engineer x3 employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited
As a Field Service Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and technical expertise, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model in Hampshire. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from a structured on-call rota and comprehensive training programmes.
Contact Details:
CBSbutler Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
