HUMAN FACTORS CONSULTANTHAMPSHIRE BASINGSTOKE / BRISTOLRAIL
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Hampshire , Basingstoke / Bristol |
| Industry Sector | Rail |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £40K-£55k depending on experience |
| Reference | M4 |
| Date Advertised | Yesterday - 13:58 |
Description
My client, a top Systems Engineering & Programme Mangement Consultancy requires a Human Factors Consultant.
The Human Factors group offers a dynamic fast changing environment working on various military programmes such as large naval platforms, armoured vehicles and aircraft, with expansion into commercial work such as the rail industry and Human Factors research.
A Senior/Principal Human Factors Consultant is required to support the Human Factors Group in a number of programmes. Work will involve practical application of human factors theory, analysis, and design techniques to projects and research work.
RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE:
-Preparation of technical reports
-Face-to-face client liaison
-Promotion of HF capabilities to customers and client presentations.
-Production of reports, presentations and bids.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
-Practical application of several of the following techniques: HCI design, control room design, task analysis, workload analysis, human reliability analysis, training needs analysis, HFI in projects.
-Knowledge of the practical application of appropriate HF standards.
-Appropriate HCI, Ergonomics or Occupational Psychology qualifications, preferably to post-graduate level
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
-Knowledge of Systems Engineering
-Knowledge of Project Management / Bid Management
-Experience of writing Proposals
-Experience in defence projects
-M Erg S, or able to achieve such (or higher) within a year
-MS Office Skills
-Visual Basic programming and development
As well as very strong report writing and presentation skills you will have at least 7 years experience in the practical application of Human Factors in an industry setting.
