Job Description

Senior Engineer (Human Factors Nuclear Safety Case)

Industry: Nuclear Engineering

Contract Type: Contract (6 months, with possible extension)

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Engineer specialising in Human Factors to support nuclear safety case development and review. The role is remote, with occasional visits to the client site in Devonport (approximately two days per month). Starting ASAP, this position will require the candidate to work 37.5 hours per week at a competitive charge rate. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Human Factors assessments with minimal supervision, substantiating operator safety claims, and contributing to the nuclear safety case process. This is a contingent worker role under the Loan of Personnel category, requiring active Security Clearance [B].

Skills:

Relevant qualification in Human Factors

5+ years of experience applying Human Factors in an engineering context

3+ years of experience in human reliability assessment, including human error identification and error analysis

Expertise in qualitative and quantitative error analysis

Ability to substantiate operator safety claims

Experience supporting nuclear safety case development/review

Ability to deliver Human Factors assessments independently

Teamworking skills, especially in HF and safety case delivery teams

Desirable: Chartered membership of CIEHF

Active Security Clearance [B]

Software/Tools:

Familiarity with Human Reliability Assessment tools (e.g., HEART, THERP)

Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Experience with safety case management software is advantageous

Certifications & Standards:

Relevant certification in Human Factors

Chartered membership of CIEHF is desirable