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Senior Human Factors Consultant
Location: London (2 days per week onsite near St Pancras)
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + Benefits Package
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Consultant to join a growing consultancy team delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure and transportation projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong technical Human Factors expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to build client relationships, generate work, and lead project delivery in safety-critical environments.
You will play a key role in delivering and leading Human Factors work across major programmes including rail infrastructure, HS2, Euston developments, depot projects, London Underground schemes, and RSSB-related work.
The role is ideally suited to a consultant who enjoys both winning and delivering work, mentoring junior team members, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver Human Factors consultancy projects across rail and other high-hazard industries
Produce and oversee Human Factors deliverables to a high technical standard
Lead bid activity, proposals and tender submissions
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Generate new business opportunities and support strategic growth
Manage project packages, including commercial planning and reporting
Mentor and support junior consultants within the team
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
Champion the value of Human Factors within complex infrastructure projects
Project Exposure
You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio including:
HS2
Euston developments
Depot and operational rail projects
London Underground
RSSB-related initiatives
Wider transportation and infrastructure schemes
Requirements
Degree qualified in Human Factors, Psychology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered status or working towards chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (IEHF)
Strong consultancy background within Human Factors
Experience working in high-hazard or safety-critical sectors such as rail, aviation or energy
Strong understanding of Human Factors methods and applications
Ability to manage clients, lead projects and contribute commercially
CRE experience highly desirable
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
Task analysis and workload assessment
Cognitive ergonomics
Physical ergonomics
Environmental design
Organisational behaviour
Human reliability assessment
What's on Offer
Salary up to £70,000
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
Strong career progression opportunities
Collaborative and technically respected team environment
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Flexible benefits package
Diversity & Inclusion
Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.
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