About us
UCD continues to experience tremendous growth, establishing a reputable presence among our clients who consistently seek our support for additional projects. Our business is built upon strong ethical business practices, personal values and the recruitment of exceptional Human Factors specialists. Our values guide our decision-making, including how we treat our staff, clients and the environment. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness, inclusion, and diversity. We believe that individuals from various backgrounds and cultures provide unique perspectives that enhance our success. By cultivating an environment of respect and appreciation, we provide everyone with the opportunity to realise their full potential.
About the Role
We are recruiting Senior to Principal Human Factors Specialists to work at the heart of Defence, Nuclear, and other safety‐critical programmes. This role offers the opportunity to influence complex, high‐hazard systems where Human Factors directly supports safety, operability, and regulatory assurance. You will lead and deliver Human Factors activities on challenging client programmes, applying rigorous methods within highly regulated environments. The role suits practitioners who want technical depth, client exposure, and the chance to shape systems that matter.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading Human Factors delivery across Defence and Nuclear projects.
- Applying Human Factors methods within safety‐critical and regulated contexts.
- Supporting safety cases through Task Analysis, HRA, and human error assessment.
- Translating operational and regulatory requirements into clear design guidance.
- Identifying and mitigating Human Factors risks in complex systems and interfaces.
- Engaging directly with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring, aligned to Senior or Principal level.
Qualifications
- Degree or Post-graduate degree in ergonomics or a related science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) with extensive practical experience.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication, report writing and presentation skills.
- Professional membership to a relevant chartered body (desirable).
- To work for UCD all candidates must hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any restrictions. UCD will support the application for Security Clearance if the candidate does not currently hold it.
- Due to the nature of work, we are currently only looking for people who are British nationals.
Pay range and compensation package
People are UCD's greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
Salary – Up to £70,000 per annum plus individual / business performance related bonus (dependant on skills and level of experience).
- Bank holidays that can be taken to fit around your life.
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. (Please let us know on your application if you wish to work part time or flexi-hours).
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that includes access to mentors and training.
- Pension plus company contribution.
- Reimbursement of membership fees to a relevant professional body.
- £1,000 annual training budget.
- Company shares options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UCD is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
