Principal Human Factors Consultant

Gold Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based safety consultancy is seeking a Principal Human Factors Consultant in Warrington to lead complex assessments and mentor junior team members. This role includes responsibilities such as integrating Human Factors within design and safety activities, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-hazard environments and relevant academic qualifications.

Benefits

Access to fully accredited training and leadership development (ILM)

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Human Factors within nuclear or high-hazard environments.
• Chartered or working towards CIEHF chartership.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of Human Factors workstreams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or Industrial Design

Job description

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Principal Human Factors Consultant, Warrington

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Client:

Gold Group

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Ref: 71406
Location: Warrington, (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

The Opportunity

A leading UK-based safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join its expanding Risk and Human Factors team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping high-impact HF work across the nuclear and other high-hazard sectors.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for scoping, managing, and delivering complex Human Factors assessments, while mentoring junior team members and enhancing the team's capabilities. You'll play a key part in integrating Human Factors within design and safety case activities and will work directly with clients on a diverse portfolio of safety-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead technical delivery of Human Factors workstreams
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  Develop and maintain strong client relationships
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  Deliver and review high-quality HF assessments across project lifecycles
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  Guide and mentor junior colleagues
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  Provide input across a variety of HF topics including:
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    Operational claim identification and substantiation
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    HF design and integration
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    Safety case support and human error analysis
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    HF requirements management
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    Verification and validation
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    Use of contemporary HF techniques and good practice

What We're Looking For

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  Extensive experience in Human Factors within nuclear or high-hazard environments
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  Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or Industrial Design
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  Chartered or working towards CIEHF chartership
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  Strong technical report writing and client communication skills
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  In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory standards
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  Comfortable with site visits and occasional travel
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  UK resident and eligible for security clearance

Why Join?

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  Work with a team of leading HF professionals on high-profile UK infrastructure and safety projects
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  Access to fully accredited training and leadership development (ILM)
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  Hybrid and flexible working as standard
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  A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation

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