Human Factors Senior Consultant

Corporate Risk Associates Limited (CRA) is one of the UK's largest integrated Risk, Safety and Human Factors consultancies. We have a long history of helping our clients in the UK nuclear and other high-hazard industries manage risk and ensure the safety of their operations. As part of the Assystem Group we also have opportunities to support a wide variety of projects around the world.

CRA recognises that our staff are our greatest asset, and we strive to develop each consultant technically and professionally by providing them with the opportunities and support they need to grow and realise their potential. For more junior staff, Initial Professional Development (IPD) focuses on attaining the competencies and the range of technical experience required to achieve Chartered status with their chosen professional institution through a combination of internal and external training and project experience. For our more experienced staff, our Continued Professional Development (CPD) programme provides support to allow maintenance of existing skills and expertise, while developing new ones in complementary areas.

We aim to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment with a healthy work-life balance and recognise the benefits that this brings to our business, our clients and our people.

Human Factors Senior Consultant

General Description:

• CRA is seeking to employ 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.
• We offer flexible working within our team including remote working options, with opportunities to work with our clients on-site within the UK and internationally.
• You will be part of a progressive, modern consultancy that offers the independence to develop and pursue your career interests.

Experience:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of 7 years' total experience in the application of Human Factors to be considered for this role.
• Applicants must possess at least 5 years' experience applying Human Factors skills and knowledge within the UK Nuclear Industry.

Core Skills and Knowledge:

• 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 to 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, MS Office Suite.
• Ability to think intuitively and creatively.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Human Factors Experience in non-nuclear Safety Critical Domains.
• Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

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

Location:

UK-based, with client site and some home-working anticipated. International travel opportunities are likely.

Attractive remuneration package with benefits including pension, professional membership and flexible working.