Graduate Human Factors Engineer

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate Human Factors Engineer to join our talented and growing safety department in September 2024; to play a key role in the delivery of our safety case projects related to new build infrastructure and the development of existing safety cases across the UK.

You will be based in our Plymouth Office at Plymouth Science Park, working as part of a highly professional and dynamic team.

What you will be responsible for

As a Graduate Human Factors Engineer at NESC, responsibilities will include:

• Working through our structured training programme with close support from our senior engineers;
• Investigating and analysing characteristics of human behaviour and performance relating to the use of nuclear systems and technologies supporting both defence and civil nuclear sectors;
• Contributing to the delivery of safety case projects by working as part of a nuclear safety team.

At NESC we recognise that everyone has different preferences and strengths. We focus on recruiting the very best people and provide them with opportunities to tailor the role to suit their experience and skills. The above responsibilities are therefore indicative and we encourage our people to take charge of their own development.

Key Skills, Experience & Attitudes

• An Honours (predicted or achieved a 2:1 or higher) and/or Masters degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics or Behavioural Science subject (e.g. Applied Psychology, Cognitive Science or Systems Engineering);
• Flexible, adaptable, innovative and proactive approach to working and finding solutions;
• Ability to work autonomously and closely with others to solve problems;
• Willingness to learn and ability to diversify across multiple projects and disciplines;
• Experience in working in teams and ability to communicate with new groups of people at a variety of professional levels;
• Candidates must be able to satisfy basic eligibility criteria (nationality rules / right to work) and provide appropriate documentation to verify identification, nationality, employment and/or academic history, criminal record (unspent convictions only) as part of the recruitment process.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience or knowledge of health & safety in the workplace or nuclear safety;
• Experience of working within Defence or high hazard regulated industries.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £32,171 with a £1,000 bonus on successful completion of a 6 month probation period;
• Holiday Entitlements: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to carry five days into next Calendar Year);
• A Generous and Flexible Pension Scheme: We use the NEST pension scheme and choose offer generous employer contributions. NEST is a workplace pension set up and recommended by the UK government.
• Support to Your Health & Wellbeing: At NESC, we understand that your health and wellbeing come above all else. Therefore, we offer Bupa private health insurance and gym membership to all our employees.
• Working in an Exciting & Dynamic Environment: We have strong ties with the military and a number of large organisations located throughout the UK so not all work will be confined to one location. You could have the opportunity to visit a number of sites throughout the UK and work on a number of projects.