Human Factors Consultant

Overview

Human factors consultant delivering ergonomic solutions for multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• human factors
• work oversight
• package delivery
• stakeholder engagement
• client meetings
• proposal writing

Tasks

They key elements of the role will include producing and overseeing human factors work outputs of a high technical quality, while supporting the delivery of packages of work, commercials and general consultant activities. You will be working directly with our clients and engaging with a range of stakeholders within Arup to help influence other disciplines to understand the importance of human factors. Another aspect of your role will be supporting business developing activities such as attending client meetings and writing proposals.

Requirements

• rail sector
• msc psychology
• chartered
• human factors
• cognitive ergonomics
• client relationships

What You Bring

We are seeking an individual with prior knowledge, skills and experience in the area of human factors within a consultancy environment. This will include knowledge of the following human factors methods: task and workload assessment, cognitive ergonomics, physical ergonomics, environmental design and organisational behaviour. Experience is also preferred in user experience, control room design and operations, behavioural safety and human factors integration and behavioural change. We are seeking a driven and motivated individual who has a real passion for human factors and its application to multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy environment to join our team in either Birmingham or London on a hybrid basis! You will be expected to apply specialist skills on a range of exciting client projects, across relevant sectors such as rail, aviation and energy and help to grow the business and skills in this area. You will be joining a supportive, knowledge-sharing team that values curiosity, rigour, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with opportunities to contribute directly to projects led by our People and Organisations (P&O) advisory practice. -Familiar with working in high hazard operational sectors such as rail, aviation and energy (a range of sector experience is preferred). -Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably psychology, human factors or systems engineering but not essential). MSc in occupational psychology or human factors is preferred. -Either chartered/registered, or working towards becoming chartered/registered, with the British Psychological Society or Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors or be Certified with the Association for Business Psychology. -A background working in a consulting environment in the area of human factors. -Effective at building client relationships.

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Benefits

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. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. At Arup we have a flexible hybrid working arrangements (min. 2 days in an Arup office) with travel to client sites as required. 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 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. 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.

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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