Amentum

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Human Factors Consultant to join their Human Factors team. This role requires expertise in user interface design and ergonomic assessments, with responsibilities including producing technical reports and managing project timelines. A relevant academic qualification and prior experience in Human Factors in a high hazard context are essential. The company values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Human Factors Consultant to join our growing talented and friendly Human Factors team in our Technology and Cyber Solutions Business. We provide a comprehensive range of consultancy services to nuclear site licence holders, regulators and other high hazard industries in the UK and overseas. We are a multi-discipline team who help customers to reduce the risks associated with human error and ensure that their systems and processes are designed with users in mind. We support an array of UK and International clients on their existing, new build, and decommissioning facilities and are also working at the frontier of the development of new technologies. There is opportunity to work across a portfolio of sectors including Rail, Defence and Environment as well as Nuclear. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in user interface design, ergonomic assessments, safety critical task analysis, safety case support, substantiation of operator action or human reliability in any high hazard sector. We recognise that industry knowledge and expertise are also valuable assets and so we will also consider high calibre candidates without prior HF experience who do have significant relevant sector experience and are looking to move into a Human Factors role. You would need to demonstrate an understanding of Human Factors principles and their application in high hazard concepts. The team benefit fromflexible working and are located across the UK; applicants will be considered across multiple locations. Options to travel to client sites and premises, both UK and internationally, are available depending on the project. Key responsibilities include: Human Factors Integration activities to support multi-disciplinary design projects, working in collaboration with other technical disciplines. Production of Human Factors analyses and studies, liaising with Subject Matter Experts and safety professionals. Production of high quality technical reports to meet project and client requirements. Planning and managing work to meet technical, budget and programme requirements to ensure client satisfaction. As a Principal Consultant you will also: Have excellent consultancy skills; leading and scoping projects, ensuring delivery to quality, time and budget Be able to identify and specify relevant Human Factors methodologies by working closely with our customers to understand their requirements. This will involve identifying risk proportionate strategies for the implementation of HF activities in accordance with the design or project phase. Manage the production of HF proposals and contribute to multi-disciplinary project proposals. Provide mentoring and technical oversight to other team members and contribute to the overall development and knowledge sharing across the team Build and maintain relationships with key clients, supporting the Operations Manager with strategic direction of the team to ensure continued excellent delivery for our customers Here's What You'll Need Relevant academic qualification in an appropriate field, i.e., Ergonomics, Psychology or a suitable Science or Engineering degree. Relevant experience in a Human Factors role or a Nuclear role with significant Human Factors context Experience Human Factors principles, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries Experience Human error and reliability assessment Chartered, Registered or working towards accreditation with a relevant body The ability to work effectively in multi-discipline teams An innovative, creative, and pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions for our clients Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate A curious attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, we offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity: The Assurance, Technology and Regulation (AT&R) performance unit is a critical part of the Technology and Consulting business. AT&R has been providing critical services to the nuclear industry for over 60 years. Do you want to play a vital role in existing and new defence and civil nuclear programmes in the UK, and want to provide key physics support to both defence and civil nuclear sectors? We are looking for a full time Senior Physicist/Consultant to join our Reactor and Radiation Physics Team at our Birchwood office in Cheshire, to carry out independent nuclear safety and technical assessment of nuclear submarine propulsion plant, and support criticality and shielding safety case development in support of the civil nuclear sector and other safety critical infrastructure. The NS&E department provides the technical capability, within defined subject matter areas, in support of our Independent Assurance (IA) function, which is a crucial activity, demonstrating to regulators and other key stakeholders that technical proposals and activities have been subject to independent scrutiny and challenge. Our expertise of over 30 experienced scientists and engineers covers all aspects of nuclear safety, including design studies and modelling. Our range of experience ranges from advice at concept stage through the whole life cycle of Reactor Plant. Key Responsibilities include: Assessment of safety cases. Assessment of design technical cases. Providing formal independent nuclear safety and technical assessment of documents relating to the physics aspects of nuclear propulsion and delivering the assessment output in formal letters, which may be presented to relevant safety and technical committees. Performing assurance activities (physics trails and testing). Contributing to research projects in reactor physics and associated technologies. Representing us at safety and technical meetings with clients, the plant authorised, designers and safety case authors. Applying your personal skills and experience to other projects being carried out by us, including shielding and criticality assessments for clients in the civil nuclear industry. Here's What You'll Need Criticality and radiation shielding assessment. Reactor plant physics analysis and performance. Independent nuclear safety assurance including safety assessment of relevant safety cases, and technical assessment of reactor designs. Criticality safety analysis. Radiation shielding. Mathematical methods and modelling. Criticality safety, reactor physics or shielding analysis. Submarine reactor design and safety case. Civil reactor design and safety case. Shielding and radiological safety case development and assessment. Use of physics analysis codes. Understanding of the UK regulatory and assurance environment. Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of global employee networks centred on inclusion and diversity. We partner with Vercida to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

A leading nuclear consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Physicist/Consultant to join their Reactor and Radiation Physics Team. This full-time role will focus on ensuring the safety of nuclear submarine propulsion plants and developing safety cases for civil nuclear projects. Ideal candidates will have expertise in radiation shielding, independent safety assessments, and a solid understanding of UK regulatory standards. They support a flexible work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

A global engineering and professional services leader is seeking a Harbor Pilot to provide essential navigation assistance on Diego Garcia. Responsibilities include supporting harbor activities, coordinating vessel movements, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have a high school diploma, a First Class Unlimited Pilot License, and must be able to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance. The role may require long hours in remote and hazardous conditions.

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Harbor Pilot to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia. PURPOSE / SCOPE The Harbor Pilot's primary duty and responsibility is to support harbor piloting services to assure proper navigation assistance, proper positioning of vessels, preparing daily Harbor Schedule in coordination with Port Officer, supporting ship movements and docking evolutions, develop / implement / monitor harbor activities and strategies / policies / programsto establish where improvements can be made and ensure complianceand successful operation and execution IAW international, USG, PWS and Program requirements. Ensure compliance with permits, regulatory standards and standard management practices including but not limited to records keeping, report preparation, training, inspections, data reporting, etc. Establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance. Other duties as assigned The Harbor Pilot will be available upon notification of urgent need to meet with Government personnel and / or Program leadership as required 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent Experience in job-related responsibilities on a government contract or at a military installation First Class Unlimited Pilot License for the port obtained through the USCG per 46 CFR Part 10.07 or NEC 0215 qualifications with an exemplary record as a Navy Pilot Three years' experience in a leadership role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce highly desired Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to successfully pass PACOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions May also work in a typical office environment OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.