Risktec Solutions Ltd
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Background Human Factors Consultant Risktec currently has a permanent vacancy for a Human Factors Consultant to support our growing Nuclear team in the Warrington office. Risktec Solutions is an established, independent safety and risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TV Rheinland Group. Risktec provides risk and safety support to many clients across a broad range of industry sectors. Our services include consulting, resourcing, training, inspection, and research and development. Risktec has grown significantly since its inception in 2001, establishing offices across the UK and internationally. We believe a contributing factor to this growth and what differentiates us in the marketplace is our culture, approach, independence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. We are seeing high demand for our services within all established sectors, which include nuclear, oil and gas, defence and transportation. Additionally, we are becoming increasingly involved in supporting the safe and effective development of innovative technologies to mitigate climate change, including onshore/offshore wind energy generation and the hydrogen economy. Job description We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Human Factors Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team based in our Warrington office. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Human Factors consultants to provide support to a range of interesting and challenging projects across several clients primarily within the Nuclear and Defence industries. Duties and responsibilities Providing technical Human Factors support to colleagues and clients, working in areas such as: Human Factors Integration and Human Factors Engineering support to design and engineering projects. HMI design and assessment. Anthropometric assessment / user trials. Safety Culture and Competence Management. Safety Case support for claims on operators. Task Analysis. Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment / Human Error Analysis. Training development and delivery. Requirements Essential requirements are as follows: An understanding of Nuclear and/or Defence sectors A degree (BEng, BSc, or MSc) or equivalent in Human Factors / Ergonomics or a related subject. Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) or working towards the award of CIEHF Chartered status. Applied Human Factors/Ergonomics experience preferably: At least 1+ years of applied Human Factors/Ergonomics in the Nuclear/Defence sector. Working in a one or more high hazard industries (e.g. nuclear). Working with multiple, diverse industry stakeholders. Working in consultancy environment and all non-technical aspects. Flexibility and willingness to travel. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. UK security clearance (or ability to achieve). Personal qualities: Enthusiasm to provide Human Factors support to projects in Nuclear and/or Defence sectors. Able to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently where needed. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills. Benefits Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements. competitive salary and pension, profit share bonus, employee discount scheme, Electrical Vehicle salary sacrifice. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance, death in service benefit, critical illness cover, and other benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme. skills training, professional subscriptions, and access to the Professional and Postgraduate Training. In addition: An established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression. Company-wide Early Careers Network for junior and graduate employees Support through the process of gaining Chartership with the CIEHF. Access to TV Rheinland Risktec Continuous Professional Development courses and/or the MSc inRisk & Safety Management, awarded by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). JBRP1_UKTJ