Senior Engineer - Human Factors

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Job description

Human Factors Engineers
Devonport, Plymouth, United Kingdom

SF60436

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and by joining us as a Human Factors Engineer at Devonport you’ll do that by supporting nuclear and radiological safety at one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe.

The role
For over a hundred years, Engineers have been shaping the dockyard to ensure it supports the fleet and protects the nation. We need you to help continue this tradition as we transform, sustain and improve Devonport to meet the demands of the Royal Navy for the next hundred years.

Our Safety Engineering Team is made up of a diverse mix of skillsets, backgrounds and experiences and is looking for Human Factors Engineers at a variety of levels to support the development and implementation of modern standards safety cases that support the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme. This could include tasks such as:

1. Undertaking human factors assessment work to support the nuclear safety assessment process.
2. The design and development of administrative arrangements that are important in maintaining nuclear safety on site.
3. Supporting the ergonomic design development of engineering equipment, technology, and facilities.
4. The authorship and checking of technical documentation.

With growing nuclear business demands, challenging and enjoyable work, and the backing of a supportive and knowledgeable team, this is a great opportunity for Human Factors Engineers looking to develop and advance their careers.

Essential experience needed for Human Factors Engineers at Babcock:
To join us you’ll need to be qualified in an Ergonomics, Occupational Psychology, or an Applied Psychology related discipline and – depending on the level you join us at - are either chartered or able to work towards professional status with either the IEHF or BPS.

You will already have human factors knowledge and experience in working in high hazard industries that might include things such as safety assessments, human reliability analysis, an understanding of engineering design, training development, and technical report writing. For senior roles you’ll also need ability to lead and mentor a small team of people.

Lastly, you will need to possess good interpersonal skills, be competent in verbal and written communication, with the ability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders and Senior Managers.

What a role with Babcock offers
We believe in creating an inclusive working environment based on dignity and respect, bringing together individuals from many different backgrounds to give us fresh perspectives and new ideas whilst working towards giving back to the environment to build a sustainable future.

We offer:

• 25 days holiday entitlements + bank holidays + flexible working
• Pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary
• Employee Share plan
• Free Independent Employee assistance programme (offering support and counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best
• Reservist in the armed forces receive 2 weeks special paid leave

What else do I need to know?
Some positions within our company require you to achieve and maintain national security clearance, so your nationality, and past/present residencies might impact eligibility. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training. Join us and make a real difference!

Apply now and let's build a safer world, together.