Principal Human Factors Consultant - Gold Group Ltd

Principal Human Factors Consultant

Job : 71406

Location: Warrington, (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

A leading UK-based safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join its expanding Risk and Human Factors team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping high-impact HF work across the nuclear and other high-hazard sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for scoping, managing, and delivering complex Human Factors assessments, while mentoring junior team members and enhancing the team's capabilities. You’ll play a key part in integrating Human Factors within design and safety case activities and will work directly with clients on a diverse portfolio of safety‑critical projects.

• Lead technical delivery of Human Factors work streams
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Deliver and review high-quality HF assessments across project life cycles
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues
• Provide input across a variety of HF topics including:
  • Operational claim identification and substantiation
  • HF design and integration
  • Safety case support and human error analysis
  • HF requirements management
  • Verification and validation
  • Use of contemporary HF techniques and good practice

• Extensive experience in Human Factors within nuclear or high-hazard environments
• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or Industrial Design
• Chartered or working towards CIEHF chartership
• Strong technical report writing and client communication skills
• In‑depth knowledge of UK regulatory standards
• Comfortable with site visits and occasional travel
• UK resident and eligible for security clearance

• Work with a team of leading HF professionals on high‑profile UK infrastructure and safety projects
• Access to fully accredited training and leadership development (ILM)
• Hybrid and flexible working as standard
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation

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