
Human Factors Consultant (All Levels)
Wsp
The Role
Overview
Conduct rail ergonomics and human‑factors evaluations to support safe, efficient operator design.
Key Responsibilities
- usability evaluation
- ergonomics survey
- data analysis
- concept operations
- accessibility design
- requirements elicitation
Tasks
-Undertaking usability evaluations in line with Human Factors standards for equipment/ layout/ HMIs to demonstrate systems support operators to perform tasks in an efficient manner -Conducting Project Ergonomics Surveys including observing current railway signalling tasks, level crossing control, measuring operational workload, impact assessments, Training Needs Analysis and analysing and presenting data to be fed into design activities and presented to clients -Producing the Concept of Operations to support new/ modified station/ depot design, and conducting Access & Maintenance assessments, room layout & work station design including Control room design. -Working with project teams to assess Accessibility and Design for Inclusion. -Eliciting Ergonomics requirements and working with project teams to deliver user needs.
Requirements
- human factors
- ergonomics
- chartered
- team management
- railway
- degree
What You Bring
-Previous Human Factors Experience -Experience of applying ergonomics techniques and processes in the rail industry -Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (preferably working towards Chartership) -Experience of managing and growing a team -Knowledge of the railway industry, railway infrastructure and operational roles -Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience
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The Company
About Wsp
-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Rail Planning
Refurbishment and Retrofit
Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures
Stormwater and Flood Risk Management
Structural Engineering for Healthcare
Sustainability and ESG Solutions
Sustainable Building Consulting
Sustainable Design for Healthcare
Tailings & Mine Waste Management
Train Control Systems
Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering
Tunnel Structural Engineering
Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)
Healthcare Strategy and Planning
Property Consultancy
Cost Management
Project and Programme Management
Life Sciences Strategy
