Human Factors Consultant
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and motivated individual who has a real passion for human factors and its application to multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy environment to join our team in either Birmingham or London on a hybrid basis! You will be expected to apply specialist skills on a range of exciting client projects, across relevant sectors such as rail, aviation and energy and help to grow the business and skills in this area. You will be joining a supportive, knowledge-sharing team that values curiosity, rigour, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with opportunities to contribute directly to projects led by our People and Organisations (P&O) advisory practice.
They key elements of the role will include producing and overseeing human factors work outputs of a high technical quality, while supporting the delivery of packages of work, commercials and general consultant activities. You will be working directly with our clients and engaging with a range of stakeholders within Arup to help influence other disciplines to understand the importance of human factors. Another aspect of your role will be supporting business developing activities such as attending client meetings and writing proposals.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking an individual with prior knowledge, skills and experience in the area of human factors within a consultancy environment. This will include knowledge of the following human factors methods: task and workload assessment, cognitive ergonomics, physical ergonomics, environmental design and organisational behaviour. Experience is also preferred in user experience, control room design and operations, behavioural safety and human factors integration and behavioural change.
At Arup we have a flexible hybrid working arrangements (min. 2 days in an Arup office) with travel to client sites as required.
Requirements:
A background working in a consulting environment in the area of human factors.
Familiar with working in high hazard operational sectors such as rail, aviation and energy (a range of sector experience is preferred).
Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (preferably psychology, human factors or systems engineering but not essential). MSc in occupational psychology or human factors is preferred.
Either chartered/registered, or working towards becoming chartered/registered, with the British Psychological Society or Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors or be Certified with the Association for Business Psychology.
Effective at building client relationships.
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Recruitment Agencies
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Closing date: 5th of December 2025