Lead Human Factors Engineer – Nuclear Safety & Submarines (Hybrid UK)

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company seeks a Consultant Engineer – Human Factors to provide technical leadership for site safety at the Barrow nuclear facility. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, supporting the Human Factors team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will need extensive experience in Human Factors and a Chartered status. The position offers competitive benefits, including relocation support and flexible health options. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the closing date is January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive technical experience in leading safety aspects of Human Factors.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders in high hazard settings.
• Understanding of safety case development in a nuclear setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to Human Factors team.
• Review formal reports, processes, and procedures.
• Support strategic reviews and continuous improvement of HF capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Human Factors expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Education

Chartered Member or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company seeks a Consultant Engineer – Human Factors to provide technical leadership for site safety at the Barrow nuclear facility. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, supporting the Human Factors team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will need extensive experience in Human Factors and a Chartered status. The position offers competitive benefits, including relocation support and flexible health options. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the closing date is January 4, 2026.