Lead Human Factors Specialist

4 weeks ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Bailie Group Full time

Company Overview

Bailie Group is a family-owned consortium of agencies and consultancies dedicated to enhancing lives through the dissemination of knowledge.

As a premier technical consultancy, we deliver exceptional services in Support Engineering, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Training & Leadership Development, and Communications. Our mission is to create a safer world by offering advanced training solutions, operational support, information assurance, and engineering expertise to a diverse clientele within the defence and security sectors.

With over five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for providing our clients with comprehensive peace of mind. Our contributions range from innovative training for the UK Armed Forces to collaborations with Tier 1 defence and security providers on significant defence initiatives, establishing the Bailie Group name as a hallmark of trust, quality, collaboration, and a visionary approach to complex challenges.

About the Role

The Senior Human Factors Engineer will be responsible for delivering expert Human Factors support and managing various operational requirements for our clients primarily within the UK Defence sector.

Key Responsibilities
Your primary duties will include:

  1. Delivering Human Computer Interaction (HCI) development and evaluations, utilizing agile engineering methodologies.
  2. Conducting Human Machine Interface (HMI) assessments, including spatial, workplace, and workspace evaluations, with a strong understanding of anthropometry and ergonomics.
  3. Performing cognitive workload assessments.
  4. Developing and managing the Human Factors Integration Plan (HFIP) and overseeing the technical HF components of the plan.
  5. Assessing human failure and providing submissions to support safety cases.
  6. Offering Human Factors guidance to stakeholders across various disciplines.
  7. Managing the timelines and budgets for HF projects and tasks within larger contracts.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

  1. A degree in a human factors-related field (such as Product Design, Engineering, or Psychology).
  2. A minimum of 2 years of experience applying human factors principles in a relevant industry.
  3. Experience in providing Human Factors support for Safety Cases, including the development and substantiation of Human-Based Safety Claims.
  4. Familiarity with Human Reliability Assessment methods and techniques within high-risk industries, including task and error analysis, HEART, or other forms of HRA analysis.
  5. Extensive experience in conducting Human Factors projects related to Defence.
  6. Knowledge of relevant UK and international standards and their applications, including Def Stan.
  7. Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
  8. Significant experience working directly with clients and stakeholder representatives.
  9. Proficient in the standard suite of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  10. Exceptional communication skills and consultation abilities, along with emotional self-awareness and integrity.
  11. A demonstrated commitment to technical excellence and ongoing professional development.

Desirable Attributes
Preferred candidates will have:

  • Membership in the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) or a willingness to pursue chartered status, or equivalent professional memberships in related fields.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • 25 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays).
  • Onsite parking facilities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Cycle to work initiative.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Medicash health benefits.

Hybrid & Homeworking

To promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, we maintain minimum standards for homeworking environments. Further details are available upon request.

Recruitment Agency Disclaimer

Bailie Group operates with a Preferred Suppliers list for recruitment agencies, which is reviewed periodically. Only authorized members of the HR/Recruitment team may engage with recruitment agencies for specific roles. Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted and will not imply any obligation to the agency.

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