Senior Human Factors Engineer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Cheltenham, United Kingdom Bailie Group Full time

Company Overview

CDS Defence & Security (CDS DS) is part of the Bailie Group a family-owned group of agencies and consultancies with the collective mission to improve peoples lives by sharing knowledge.

CDS DS is an industry leading technical consultancy delivering world class services in Support Engineering, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Training & Leadership Development and Communications. We exist to make the world a safer place and do this by providing sophisticated training solutions, operational support, information assurance and engineering support to a breadth of clients within the defence and security domain.

With over 50 years experience, we have a well-deserved reputation for providing our clients with complete peace of mind. From delivering forward-thinking training to the UK Armed Forces, to working in partnership with Tier 1 defence and security providers on some of the most significant defence programmes of recent years, the CDS DS name has become synonymous with trust, quality, collaboration, and truly visionary approach to the most complex of problems.

About the role

CDS Defence and Security are seeking a Senior or Principal Human Factors practitioner to support the growth of their Human Factors Integration (HFI) business, we are looking to recruit a high calibre Human Factors professional to join our team.

As a member of the team, you will manage and lead Human Factors work packages, ensuring quality technical delivery. You will develop and maintain client relationships and help to mentor and support junior members of staff. Your day-to-day tasks will vary from working in multi-disciplinary teams on major programmes to carrying out specialised work on an individual basis, therefore you need to be able to demonstrate good communication skills and will be required to collaborate across disciplines and departments.

We are recruiting for a Senior Human Factor Engineer who holds a breadth of technical knowledge within human factors. You will have with the ability to develop Human Factors strategies for complex projects, from both a technical and commercial perspective.


  • Collaborate with business managers to cultivate and sustain client relationships.
  • Play a crucial role in formulating growth strategies and enhancing the core capabilities of the Human Factors team.
  • Oversee the technical delivery of projects, including defining Human Factors work scope and assisting with bid submissions.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to junior team members within the team.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to strategically shape the future of Human Factors at CDS DS.
  • Demonstrate drive and passion to contribute to the growth of the company in Human Factors.
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities and challenges.

This role can be commutable to our Cheltenham office or hybrid, occasional travel to clients sites will be required.

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • A degree or post graduate qualification in Human Factors or a related discipline, such as psychology, engineering, or industrial design.
  • Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Registered Member status or equivalent or working towards chartership.
  • Experience of delivering Human Factors work packages within Defence or high hazard regulated industries.
  • Experience of planning and applying Human Factors Integration and Human Factors processes, standards, and techniques to engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of relevant UK and international standards/guidance and their application, including Def Stan 00-251 and Mil Standard 1472F.
  • Ability to author and review complex technical deliverables.
  • Evidence of a commitment to technical excellence and continued professional development.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and client facing skills.

The following is desirable:

  • Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative human error and reliability assessments.

Current valid UK SC clearance or willingness to become security cleared is essential for this role due to the nature of the business.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
  • Onsite Parking
  • Flexible working hours
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Medicash

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