Human Factors Consultant

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Human Factors Consultant to join our growing team, working on diverse projects across sectors including rail, aviation, energy and highways. You will be a proactive and collaborative individual with a passion for applying Human Factors to complex challenges.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to apply Human Factors principles and methods, helping to design safe, effective, inclusive and user-centred systems and environments. The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, take ownership of work packages, build client relationships and contribute to the growth of our Human Factors capability.

The purpose of your role is to deliver high-quality Human Factors assessments, analyses and technical reports and to plan, manage and deliver defined work packages to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements. You will engage with clients, stakeholders and end users to understand requirements and communicate findings and apply Human Factors methods to identify risks, evaluate designs and develop practical recommendations. You will also opportunities to support business development activities, including proposals, bids and client engagement.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking an individual with sound technical knowledge and practical experience in Human Factors, within a consultancy or project-based environment (multidisciplinary teams).

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering or a related discipline. Working towards professional accreditation with CIEHF, BPS or equivalent is advantageous.

• Experience applying Human Factors methods and delivering technical outputs.

• Understanding of Human Factors applications within engineering, infrastructure or safety-critical industries.

• Familiar with supporting client engagement, project management or proposal development.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 22nd of November

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.