Senior / Principal Human Factors Consultant

RPS Group Plc; Lane Head; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant in the UK to join their team. The role involves leading multiple technical Human Factors projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and managing client relationships in the nuclear sector. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in a relevant subject and have experience with high hazard projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Accredited professional training programmes

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading Human Factors for nuclear or high hazard projects.
• Ability to apply knowledge of UK regulations and standards.
• Willingness to travel and work on clients' sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Human Factors projects and manage small teams.
• Scope and deliver large, technical Human Factors assessments.
• Support design and safety report assessments.
• Resolve operational issues and manage requirements.

Skills

Experience in Human Factors support

Understanding of UK regulations

Proficient in report writing

Operational claim identification

Education

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

Chartership with the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (or in progress)

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Senior or Principal level Human Factors Consultant to be based at either the Warrington or London office.

About the Team

The Human Factors team forms part of our major accident hazard safety business, working predominantly in the nuclear sector. We provide Human Factors design and safety case support to ensure that the role of the operator is fully considered and potential for human error minimised. The team have led the Human Factors support to several high‑profile nuclear projects, including a major new build to process and repackage fuel within gloveboxes. The team have also provided Human Factors assessments for decommissioning sites and operational facilities. They have recently developed safety critical task analysis guidance and undertaken Human Factors assessments for control of major accident hazards (COMAH) sites. Typical projects involve providing tailored Human Factors solutions on the design and operation of a range of topics, such as control rooms, interface and equipment, layout and workspace, environment, alarm, competency management and procedures.

Your Impact :

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What you will be doing :

• You will lead and deliver results on multiple Human Factors projects with a variety of clients whilst fostering long‑term, strategic client partnerships.
• You will be scoping and delivering on large, technical Human Factors assessments whilst managing small project teams.
• Support the design and case / safety report assessments.
• Undertake tasks within Human Factors such as operational claim identification, substantiation, design support, project integration management, human error identification, application of human factor methods, verification and validation.
• Resolve operational issues.
• Derivation and management of requirements.
• Apply modern human factors techniques and industry best practices.
• Drive innovation to grow the business.
• Train and mentor teams, providing guidance in key technical areas.

Who we are looking for :

• Experienced in leading and delivering Human Factors support to nuclear or other high hazard projects.
• Understand and apply knowledge of UK regulations and standards and other regulatory regimes.
• Regulatory interaction.
• Proficient in technical report writing.
• Willing to travel to and work on clients' sites.

Qualifications :

• A degree qualification in a related subject such as Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Industrial Design.
• Obtained or working towards chartership with The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

What is in it for you?

• We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.
• We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
• Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why choose RPS, a Tetra Tech company :

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech :

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.