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We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Consultant to support a high-profile nuclear defence programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical projects, applying human factors expertise across the full system lifecycle.
The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating human factors principles into system design, safety assessments, and operational environments within a highly regulated nuclear setting.
Key Responsibilities Apply human factors and ergonomics principles across concept, design, verification, and validation phases
Conduct task analyses including HTA and CTA to assess operator interactions and system demands
Perform human error identification and human reliability assessments using methodologies such as SHERPA and HEART
Support Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) inputs into safety cases and Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA)
Contribute to the design and evaluation of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), including control room environments
Plan and deliver usability assessments, simulator trials, and HF validation activities
Identify and mitigate human performance risks in line with ALARP principles
Produce technical reports and safety case documentation to support regulatory compliance
Support design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and multidisciplinary risk assessments
Collaborate closely with engineering, safety, and project delivery teams
Key Requirements Proven Human Factors experience within nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard industries
Strong understanding of task analysis, workload assessment, and human error analysis techniques
Experience supporting safety cases and risk assessments including HRA/PSA
Familiarity with nuclear safety culture, defence-in-depth, and ALARP principles
Experience with HMI design and evaluation within complex operational environments
Excellent communication and technical report writing skills xwzovoh
Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Desirable Experience Experience on UK nuclear defence or civil nuclear programmes
Knowledge of UK nuclear regulatory frameworks and ONR expectations
Chartered status or working towards CIEHF or equivalent
Experience with digital HMI systems and modern control room design
Contract Details 12 month initial contract
Inside IR35
Remote / home working available
Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
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Human Factors Consultant – Nuclear Defence 12 Month Initial Contract | Inside IR35 | Remote Working Available | SC Clearance Required
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Consultant to support a high-profile nuclear defence programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical projects, applying human factors expertise across the full system lifecycle.The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating human factors principles into system design, safety assessments, and operational environments within a highly regulated nuclear setting.Key Responsibilities Apply human factors and ergonomics principles across concept, design, verification, and validation phasesConduct task analyses including HTA and CTA to assess operator interactions and system demandsPerform human error identification and human reliability assessments using methodologies such as SHERPA and HEARTSupport Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) inputs into safety cases and Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA)Contribute to the design and evaluation of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), including control room environmentsPlan and deliver usability assessments, simulator trials, and HF validation activitiesIdentify and mitigate human performance risks in line with ALARP principlesProduce technical reports and safety case documentation to support regulatory complianceSupport design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and multidisciplinary risk assessmentsCollaborate closely with engineering, safety, and project delivery teamsKey Requirements Proven Human Factors experience within nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard industriesStrong understanding of task analysis, workload assessment, and human error analysis techniquesExperience supporting safety cases and risk assessments including HRA/PSAFamiliarity with nuclear safety culture, defence-in-depth, and ALARP principlesExperience with HMI design and evaluation within complex operational environmentsExcellent communication and technical report writing skills xwzovoh Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering, or a related disciplineDesirable Experience Experience on UK nuclear defence or civil nuclear programmesKnowledge of UK nuclear regulatory frameworks and ONR expectationsChartered status or working towards CIEHF or equivalentExperience with digital HMI systems and modern control room designContract Details 12 month initial contractInside IR35Remote / home working availableCandidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK SC ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, candidates must be willing to undergo security vetting and work within secure project environments where required….