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Senior Human Factors Safety Assurance Consultant

Advanced Resource Managers Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My Client is seeking a Senior Human Factors Safety Consultant to lead complex Human Factors work packages in high-hazard, safety-critical environments, particularly in Defence projects.
  • The role involves integrating Human Factors into Safety Cases, mentoring junior consultants, and providing technical oversight of deliverables.
  • Candidates should have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, or Industrial Design, along with proven experience in Defence sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of Human Reliability Assessment tools and safety case support is essential, as well as excellent communication and mentoring skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

My Client is seeking a Senior Human Factors Safety Consultant to lead the delivery of complex Human Factors work packages across high-hazard, safety-critical environments-focused on Defence projects. You will play a pivotal role in the integration of Human Factors into Safety Cases, supporting engineering programmes, and delivering expert insight across multidisciplinary teams.

Your responsibilities will include leading Human Factors Integration (HFI) activities, substantiating Human-Based Safety Claims, and applying Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) methods such as task analysis, HEART, and THERP. You will also mentor junior consultants, provide technical oversight of deliverables, and support client engagement, proposal writing, and project costing.

You should have experience applying HFI principles within regulated, high-hazard sectors and a strong grasp of UK and international Human Factors standards and guidance. An understanding of engineering terminology and the ability to work effectively within wider safety and design teams is essential.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience leading Human Factors work packages in Defence sectors

  • Strong knowledge of HRA tools and safety case support

  • Degree or postgrad qualification in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, or Industrial Design

  • CIEHF membership (or working towards chartership)

  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and client-facing skills

  • Commitment to technical excellence and ongoing professional development

Choice of locations around the UK available

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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