Job Description

If you're a highly experienced Human Factors professional with a proven track record within high hazard industries, seeking project variety in a wide range of sectors, we can offer you the support of truly collaborative and social teams, and the flexibility to balance all the different commitments in your life. The AtkinsRealis Human Factors team has established presence across multiple UK locations including London, Bristol, Manchester and Derby. We are looking to expand and grow our Derby office to meet increasing client demand in the region. Our team offers exciting project work in several high hazard industries, including, but not limited to, Nuclear, Rail, Defence, and Infrastructure. As a Principal Consultant in the team, you will contribute directly to these projects, utilising an array of HF methodologies, as well as nurturing and developing existing relationships with both internal AtkinsRealis and external clients.


Derby's strategic location places you at the heart of the UK's engineering and manufacturing hub, with excellent connectivity to key clients in the region and beyond. Our Derby office provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities to collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines.


This role isn't just about project work though. You will be involved in the strategic growth and development of our Derby office and the wider team, including supporting the professional progression of junior colleagues. As part of our expansion plans for the Derby location, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our regional presence and service offerings. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of mentoring opportunities to ensure personal career progression and that your interests in HF are realised in the work that you do.

Your Purpose:

As a principal member of our growing team, you will have direct responsibility for developing and maintaining key client relationships with the major operators and engineering companies that are our core business, whilst also contributing to the strategy and direction of our dynamic team of dedicated Human Factors professionals, and support leadership of our technical capability.


Typical assignments will include leading client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, managing technical delivery to project programmes as well as leading and contributing to AtkinsRealis bids and initiatives. As a member of a client focused team, you will work on a wide variety of projects across a range of sectors of industry including Nuclear, and Energy Transition, Defence, and other Transportation and Infrastructure areas.

What you can bring:

You'll want to make a positive contribution to the development plans of the Human Factors team. You'll use your entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills to liaise with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client. You will also enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff, be reliable and consistent, and have an acceptance of responsibility for work carried out.


In addition to a willingness to travel to our client sites, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Degree or experience in Human Factors or Applied Psychology or related field. Substantial experience of delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear. Substantial experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques. Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Experience of managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration).

You may also be able to demonstrate the below desirable requirements:

Post graduate degree in Human Factors or Applied Psychology or related field. Experience of working within other 'Regulated' industries. Project interaction with Regulators. Knowledge of Human Factors Assessment techniques in relation to international standards and familiarity with latest UK regulatory developments relevant to major hazard industries. Application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development. Operator Safety Claims Requirements management. Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment. Training Needs Analysis. CAD / visualisation skills. Record for public speaking and publishing papers. Membership / Fellowship of a recognised professional society. Project Management and Business Development skills.

Why Derby?

Our Derby office serves as a key hub for our engineering and consultancy operations in the Midlands region and offers:

A strategic location with excellent transport links to London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Proximity to several key clients in the nuclear, rail, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. A rich engineering heritage, particularly in nuclear, rail and aerospace. Affordable living costs compared to other major UK cities. Access to beautiful Peak District countryside. A growing professional services sector with opportunities for career development.

Why work for AtkinsRealis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.


We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive - no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRealis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance

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This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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