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Plymouth, Devon
Human Factors Engineer
Overview
About NESC NESC is a professional engineering support provider, specialising in high hazard and high consequence engineering and people assurance. Principally focussed towards the defence and civil nuclear industries, NESC is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, which thrives on tackling engineering challenges head on, deriving logical and cost-effective solutions to complex problems. NESC recognises that in order to maintain and grow, we are reliant on the identification/retention of highly motivated suitably qualified and experienced people (SQEP). As a result, we currently have a number of vacancies for Human Factors Engineering at Junior, Senior and Principle levels. Roles and Responsibilities You will be responsible for providing our clients with specialist knowledge and support relating to nuclear and radiological safety to ensure ‘right first time’ compliance with regulations. We are looking for individuals to support both new-build infrastructure as well as projects relating to the development and maintenance of existing safety cases. As a Human Factors Engineer at NESC, responsibilities will include: Act as a subject matter expert for the processes and techniques involved in Human Factors Engineering. Provision and guidance of Human Factors consultation to a team of engineers whilst supporting the preparation of system specifications Application of knowledge of physical ergonomics to evaluate critical systems. Essential Skills and Experience Qualified to degree level. Highly technically capable within own discipline. Strong ability to communicate in all situations and at different professional levels. Security cleared (or eligible to acquire). Excellent leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills. Benefits Competitive salary. The opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic environment. Generous holiday entitlements. Excellent career development prospects. Private health care. The chance to work for an organisation who has the nation’s security at its heart. Applying for the Role To apply, please visit www.nesc.co.uk and contact us about your interest in joining the organisation along with a CV. Location NESC’s head office is located in Plymouth, Devon but as we support a number of clients (both Defence and Civil) within the UK and therefore there may be a requirement for travel.