Human Factors Safety Assurance Consultant

ARM; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Human Factors Safety Consultant to join a dynamic team focused on delivering advanced Human Factors Integration solutions in high-hazard Defence programmes. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to support engineering projects, safety cases, and system development lifecycles. You will engage in client liaison, contribute to technical bids, and enhance the internal knowledge base. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, with occasional travel to client sites. If you are passionate about Human Factors and eager to make an impact in the Defence sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Factors safety assessment in high-hazard Defence environments.
• Knowledge of Human Reliability methods and HFI standards.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering programmes and safety cases with Human Factors expertise.
• Contribute to Human-Based Safety Claims and Human Reliability Assessments.

Skills

Human Factors safety assessment

Human Reliability methods

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Engineering terminology

Education

Degree in Human Factors

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Industrial Design

Job description

My Client is seeking a technically proficient Human Factors Safety Consultant to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering cutting-edge Human Factors Integration (HFI) solutions within high-hazard, complex socio-technical systems. This role will focus on Defence programmes, to support where Human Factors support is growing in demand.

You will work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams, applying your expertise to support engineering programmes, safety cases, and system development lifecycles. Key responsibilities include contributing to Human-Based Safety Claims, Human Reliability Assessments (e.g., task analysis, HEART, THERP), and applying UK and international Human Factors standards.

You will also engage in client liaison, support business development through technical input to bids, and contribute to the internal Human Factors knowledge base. Occasional travel to client sites or other regional offices may be required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience delivering Human Factors safety assessment in high-hazard environments in the Defence sector, with a desire to further develop your knowledge and experience in this area.
• Familiarity with engineering terminology and safety case development.
• Knowledge of Human Reliability methods and relevant HFI standards/guidelines.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, or Industrial Design.
• Working toward or holding CIEHF Registered/Chartered status.

Choice of locations around the UK available