Principal Human Factors Consultant

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Human Factors Consultant to contribute expertise on human factors to various projects. The role involves delivering high-quality technical work while ensuring the safety of staff and the public, alongside fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, possibly working towards or having chartered status, and demonstrable industry experience. This position is fundamental in applying human factors principles in transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must have a Systems Human Factors approach.
• Experience with human factors integration across project lifecycle.
• Demonstrable industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work and client deliverables.
• Ensure the safety of staff and public.
• Contribute expertise to bids and projects.

Skills

Systems Human Factors approach

Human factors integration and assurance

User-centred design approach

Human error and reliability analysis

Qualitative and quantitative methods

Understanding of performance and safety factors

Education

BSc or BEng degree in relevant discipline

Chartered status or working towards it

Membership with professional body

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

The Principal Human Factors Consultant is expected to deliver specialised workstreams, both internally and externally and contribute expertise to bids and projects across the SYSTRA group. They are expected to apply a solid understanding of Human Factors standards and best practices to real-world challenges.

Missions / Main Duties

• learn, write, review and issue client deliverables with necessary support
• Act as a representative for their areas of knowledge, both within SYSTRA and externally
• Maintain competencies to industry and company standards
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, public and others
• Ensure the safety of staff, and others, affected by the operations effective systems and procedures
• Support the workstream owner by delivering technical work to a high standard
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve and grow together

Profile / Skills

• Systems Human Factors approach
• Human factors integration and assurance across the project lifecycle
• User-centred design approach to project delivery
• Human error and human reliability analysis e.g., fault trees, hazard identification and risk assessments (HazID)
• Qualitative and quantitative methods to identify user requirements e.g., workshop facilitation, focus groups, interviews, questionnaires and observations
• Methods to understand the impact of change e.g., task analyses, day in the life of (DITLO)
• Understanding of performance and safety shaping factors in the context of the wider system
• BSc or BEng discipline specific degree qualified
• Chartered status or working towards such accreditation with relevant professional body, e.g. IET, CIEHF
• Membership with relevant professional body, e.g. IET, CIEHF
• Demonstrable discipline specific industry experience