Senior Human Factors Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering services provider in Derby is seeking a Senior Human Factors Consultant to lead projects in high hazard industries, including Nuclear and Defence. The role involves developing client relationships, managing project delivery, and contributing to the growth of the Human Factors team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Human Factors or Applied Psychology and substantial experience in the industry. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering HF work packages in high hazard industries.
• Experience of managing and planning HF delivery to projects.
• Knowledge of Human Factors standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to the strategy and direction of the team.

Skills

Human Factors methodologies

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Human Factors or Applied Psychology

Postgraduate degree in Human Factors or Applied Psychology

Job description

Overview

If you're an experienced Human Factors professional with a proven track record within high hazard industries, seeking project variety in a wide range of sectors, we can offer you the support of truly collaborative and social teams, and the flexibility to balance all the different commitments in your life.

The AtkinsRéalis Human Factors team has established presence across multiple UK locations including London, Bristol, Manchester and Derby. We are looking to expand and grow our Derby office to meet increasing client demand in the region. Our team offers exciting project work in several high hazard industries, including, but not limited to, Nuclear, Rail, Defence, and Infrastructure. As a Senior Consultant in the team, you will contribute directly to these projects, utilising an array of HF methodologies, as well as nurturing and developing existing relationships with both internal AtkinsRéalis and external clients.

Derby's strategic location places you at the heart of the UK's engineering and manufacturing hub, with excellent connectivity to key clients in the region and beyond. Our Derby office provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities to collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines.

This role isn't just about project work though. You will be involved in the strategic growth and development of our Derby office and the wider team, including supporting the professional progression of junior colleagues. As part of our expansion plans for the Derby location, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our regional presence and service offerings. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of mentoring opportunities to ensure personal career progression and that your interests in HF are realised in the work that you do.

Your role

As a senior member of our growing team, you will have direct responsibility for developing and maintaining client relationships with the major operators and engineering companies that are our core business, whilst also contributing to the strategy and direction of our dynamic team of dedicated Human Factors professionals, and support leadership of our technical capability.

Typical assignments will include leading client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, managing technical delivery to project programmes as well as contributing to AtkinsRéalis bids and initiatives. As a member of a client focused team, you will work on a wide variety of projects across a range of sectors of industry including Nuclear, and Energy Transition, Defence, and other Transportation and Infrastructure areas.

About you

You’ll want to make a positive contribution to the development plans of the Human Factors team. You use your entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills to liaise with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client. You will also enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff, be reliable and consistent, and have an acceptance of responsibility for work carried out.

In addition to a willingness to travel to our client sites, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Degree or experience in Human Factors or Applied Psychology or related field.
• Substantial experience of delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear.
• Substantial experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques.
• Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration).

Desirable Requirements

• Post graduate degree in Human Factors or Applied Psychology or related field.
• Experience of working within other 'Regulated' industries.
• Knowledge of Human Factors Assessment techniques in relation to international standards and familiarity with latest UK regulatory developments relevant to major hazard industries.
• Training Needs Analysis.
• CAD / visualisation skills.
• Record for public speaking and publishing papers.
• Membership / Fellowship of a recognised professional society.
• Project Management skills.

Why Derby?

• A strategic location with excellent transport links to London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
• Proximity to several key clients in the nuclear, rail, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
• A rich engineering heritage, particularly in nuclear, rail and aerospace.
• Affordable living costs compared to other major UK cities.
• Access to beautiful Peak District countryside.
• A growing professional services sector with opportunities for career development.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.