Nuclear Safety Consultant

Gold Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Warrington is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to lead impactful projects within its Human Factors team. Your role will involve project ownership, mentoring staff, and contributing to technical innovation. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in high-hazard sectors, and strong communication skills. Enjoy a supportive culture and opportunities for career progression in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

ILM-accredited leadership & management development programmes

Opportunities for career progression

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEHF).
• Detailed understanding of UK regulations and standards in HF.
• Willingness to travel and work on client sites.
• UK residency and eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Scope and deliver complex Human Factors assessments.
• Manage small project teams and support project integration.
• Provide technical direction and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of safety cases and design projects.
• Mentor and train junior consultants.

Skills

Extensive experience delivering Human Factors support in high-hazard sectors

Strong technical report writing

Communication skills

Familiarity with regulatory regimes

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior/Principal Human Factors Consultant
Location: Warrington (Hybrid)

About the Role

A leading consultancy is expanding its Human Factors (HF) team and seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join its Risk division. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful Human Factors projects across various sectors while helping to grow and develop a high-performing team.

Your Impact

As a Senior Human Factors Consultant, you will take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard. You will play a key role in mentoring junior staff, enhancing team capability, and contributing to technical innovation and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• 
  Scope and deliver complex, proportionate Human Factors assessments
• 
  Manage small project teams and support project integration
• 
  Provide technical direction and drive continuous improvement
• 
  Contribute to the development of safety cases and design projects
• 
  Mentor and train junior consultants
• 
  Apply industry-standard HF methods and best practices

Typical tasks include:

• 
  Operational claim identification and substantiation
• 
  Integration management for HF across projects
• 
  Safety assessment support
• 
  Human error identification and analysis
• 
  Requirement derivation and management
• 
  HF verification and validation
• 
  Resolution of operational issues

About You

• 
  Extensive experience delivering Human Factors support in the nuclear or high-hazard sectors
• 
  Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or a related field
• 
  Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEHF)
• 
  Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• 
  Detailed understanding of UK regulations and standards in HF
• 
  Familiarity with regulatory regimes and experience interacting with regulators
• 
  Willingness to travel and work on client sites
• 
  UK residency and eligibility for security clearance

What's in It for You?

• 
  Access to ILM-accredited leadership & management development programmes
• 
  Opportunities for career progression through structured learning pathways
• 
  Hybrid working and flexible hours tailored to support work-life balance
• 
  Supportive team culture and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Next Steps

The selection process typically involves a two-stage interview, either virtually via MS Teams or at a regional office.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.