Human Factors Consultant

The Human Factors team forms part of our major accident hazard safety business, working predominantly in the nuclear sector. We successfully provide Human Factors design and safety case support to ensure that the role of the operator is fully considered and potential for human error minimised.

We have led the Human Factors support to several high-profile nuclear projects, including a major new build to process and repackage fuel within gloveboxes, and provided Human Factors assessments for decommissioning sites and operational facilities. We also have recently developed safety critical task analysis guidance and undertaken Human Factors assessments for control of major accident hazards (COMAH) sites. We are keen to make the most of opportunities to collaborate with our colleagues in the Health, Safety and Risk team and increase our Human Factors work in sectors outside of our nuclear clients, such as chemical/pharmaceutical, defence, oil & gas, aviation, rail and maritime clients.

Typical projects involve providing tailored Human Factors solutions on the design and operation of a range of topics, such as: control rooms, interface and equipment, layout and workspace, environment, alarm, competency management and procedures. We work remotely, in our RPS offices, at client offices and through site visits, providing an engaging and varied work experience.

Our team’s strategy is to work closely together on projects, as we recognise the benefit of collaborating and sharing insight on technical challenges to provide the best HF solutions for our clients. We also encourage personal development, valuing learning from one another’s experiences and perspectives.

Your Role:

You will be scoping and delivering on large, technical, complex Human Factors assessments, that are proportionate and fit for purpose. You will be supported by others in the team to continue your development, through training and mentoring, coupled with providing direction in key technical areas.

You will be responsible for supporting the design and case/safety report assessments, undertaking task such as;

· Operational claim identification and substantiation

· HF design support

· HF project integration management

· HF support on safety assessment

· Human error identification

· Application of HF methods

· Resolution of operational issues

· Derivation and management of requirements

· HF verification and validation

· Extensive experience of delivering Human Factors support to nuclear or other high hazard projects

· A degree level qualification in related subject, (e.g. Human Factors/ergonomics, psychology, industrial design)

· Working towards chartership with The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

· Excellent technical report writing skills

· Understanding and application of UK regulations and standards

· Knowledge of regulatory regimes

· Willing to travel to/ and work on clients’ sites

Permanent UK residency:

· Eligible to obtain security clearance, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

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