Human Factors Senior Consultant

Nuclear

Permanent /

Warrington

United Kingdom

10/01/25

On site
- ABOUT ASSYSTEM

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

The Assystem Safety & Risk business unit has over 20 years’ experience, delivering bespoke, high-quality safety, risk, and reliability consultancy services to high-hazard industries. We help our clients to minimise risk, delivering improved safety and security and fostering a nuclear safety and risk aware culture. Assystem Safety & Risk delivers an integrated and cost-effective service that includes Safety Case, Human & Organisational Factors (HOF), Risk & Reliability (Including Probabilistic Safety Assessment), Security & Resilience, and Process Safety.

We use deterministic and probabilistic techniques to help our clients to assess the risk associated with facilities and activities and confirm that risks are reduced to a level that is As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

We are seeking a Senior Consultant on a permanent basis to play a key role in the continued growth and development of our established and highly successful Human and Organisational Factors team.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on a wide range of Human Factors projects in the safety critical domains, both in the UK and internationally, providing specialist Human Factors support alongside recognised UK experts and supporting early careers professionals.

This role is ideal for individuals who are seeking to accelerate their career in a dynamic consultancy environment. Opportunities exist for personal development in technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, mentoring and management of complex projects.

This role requires a highly motivated individual with the ability and experience to lead Human Factors projects in the nuclear industry for our key clients, and willingness and intuition to support projects in a wider range of industries beyond nuclear.

You will be passionate about strong client engagement and interaction based on our core values of Quality, Leadership and Integrity.

This role is UK-based offering a hybrid working pattern of on site and working from home. International travel opportunities are likely.

MY PROFILE

Degree qualified (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate) in Ergonomics/Human Factors, or can demonstrate HF competency e.g. through Chartership

Experience & Skills

️ Technical knowledge in Human Factors.

Experience in Human Factors Integration, Human Reliability Assessment, and substantiation.
- ️ Awareness of regulated industries, including Safety Case principles.

Multi-disciplinary working awareness.

Confidence to engage with our clients and assume responsibility for delivering technical projects.

Key Attributes:
Enthusiasm to develop your Human Factors skillset and challenge yourself.

Confidence to present and engage with our clients.

✍️ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong problem-solving ability.

High level of IT proficiency, computer literacy, and MS Office Suite.

Ability to think intuitively and creatively.

Good report writing and presentation skills.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

- Flexible working arrangements to suit individuals
- 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Ability to sell or purchase leave
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Paid membership of two professional institutions/organisations
- Cycle to work scheme

ARE YOU A PROSPECTIVE OR RECENT GRADUATE?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMME