Senior Human Factors Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Human Factors Specialist to lead human factors input for facility design as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include leading human factors assessments and providing expertise in design reviews. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in safety-critical design, experience with relevant methodologies, and a higher education qualification in a related field. A competitive salary is offered, alongside extensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

270 hours annual leave plus every other Friday off

Flexible working arrangements

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 13%

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering Human Factors design in regulated industries.
• Experience with Human Factors methods in dynamic environments.
• Ability to manage technical and non-technical stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of Human Factors assessments for safety documentation.
• Provide expertise in design and peer review processes.
• Interface with Regulators on project levels.
• Conduct Human Factors research for AWE’s activities.
• Promote continuous improvement in Human Factors reviews.

Skills

Human Factors design and engineering solutions

Human Factors methods, tools and techniques

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Higher education qualification in Engineering, Science, Ergonomics, Psychology

Job description

AWE is now recruiting for a Senior Human Factors Specialist to lead the Human Factors input to the design and assessment of AWE's facilities and processes as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package

£44,990 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work!

• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

• Life Assurance

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family

• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the production of Human Factors assessments and other technical inputs to the design process and to safety cases and safety documentation for a range of facilities including radioactive, explosives and chemical plant

• Provide Human Factors subject matter expertise to Design and Peer review

• Provide an Intelligent Customer interface with Regulators at a project level

• Lead Human Factors research relating to AWE's activities

• Promote Human Factors Review Learn and Improve

Whilst not considered a checklist, we will expect candidates to be able to demonstrate:

• A strong background in delivering Human Factors design and engineering solutions in safety critical or regulated industries

• A broad technical experience of Human Factors methods, tools and techniques

• Experience of applying human factors methods in a dynamic, multi-disciplined environment

• Higher education qualification in relevant a discipline (Engineering, Science, Ergonomics, Psychology etc)

• Ability to manage both technical and non-technical stakeholder relationships

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.