Senior Human Factors Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Human Factors Consultant to manage projects in high-impact Defence and high-hazard industries. The role involves leading work packages, mentoring junior staff, and engaging in business development. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in Human Factors integration. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £65,000 with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Human Factors integration within high-hazard or Defence-related industries.
• Strong capability in Human Factors Safety Assessment and Human Reliability Analysis.
• Chartered or working towards CIEHF Registered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Human Factors work packages across complex engineering and safety programmes.
• Deliver high-quality technical assessments supporting safety cases.
• Mentor junior consultants and support team development.

Skills

Human Factors integration in high-hazard industries

Human Factors Safety Assessment

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, or Industrial Design

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SENIOR HUMAN FACTORS CONSULTANT

Location: London, Bristol, Cheltenham, Manchester, Reading, or Derby – Hybrid Working

Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Work on high-impact Defence Nuclear and high-hazard industry projects. Join a growing, collaborative team shaping safer, more efficient socio-technical systems.

About the Client

Our client is a highly respected consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge Human Factors solutions across complex socio-technical systems. With a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, they’re rapidly expanding their Human Factors capability to meet growing demand across Defence and high-hazard industries. Due to this continued growth, they are looking to appoint Human Factors Consultants and Senior Human Factors Consultants to drive forward this success.

The Senior Human Factors Consultant Role

• Lead and manage Human Factors work packages across complex engineering and safety programmes
• Deliver high-quality technical assessments supporting safety cases and human-based safety claims
• Mentor junior consultants and support team development
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development and bidding activity
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the business

Senior Human Factors Consultant Essential Skills

• Proven experience in Human Factors integration within high-hazard or Defence-related industries
• Strong capability in Human Factors Safety Assessment and Human Reliability Analysis (HEART, THERP, task analysis)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, or Industrial Design
• Chartered or working towards CIEHF Registered status
• Knowledge of UK and international Human Factors standards and guidance

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.