Human Factors Graduate

Applies human factors and behavioural science to improve the safety, usability and performance of systems and workplaces across sectors such as defence, energy, transport and infrastructure.

Who we are:  

Frazer-Nash is an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts help organisations make lives securer, safer, sustainable and affordable. 

In a nutshell, a consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around us. 

The role: 

To support the growth ambition of our Human Factors capability, we are looking to recruit a graduate Human Factors Engineer to join our Applied Human Sciences team.  The Applied Human Sciences Team at Frazer-Nash is a multidisciplinary team of Human Factors experts and Behavioural Scientists with experience across multiple domains.

As a Human Factors Engineer, you will be expected to be an integral part of our team, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of cutting edge, interesting and impactful projects, across a number of sectors including but not limited to energy, defence, space, and government and infrastructure,  process and manufacturing, and transport.

The Frazer-Nash Graduate Programme is a 2-year, structured early careers pathway, which focuses on developing 5 pillars (Technical, Project Management, Consultancy, Networking and Community, and Wellbeing) to integrate you into the business, develop your technical skills and support you to becoming a well-rounded consultant.  Following the graduate programme, you will continue to progress your career as an integral member of the AHS team.  

Requirements

We are looking for ambitious, intelligent and inquisitive individuals, who can solve challenging Human Factors problems. You will have, or be in the process of obtaining, a Master’s degree in Human Factors, and you must be an existing (or seeking to become) a member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

As this is an early career role, some experience is desirable but not essential, but you will be expected to demonstrate the importance of Human Factors and how your qualifications have prepared you for this career path.  Through our selection process you will be able to demonstrate capability and potential which will stand you in good stead as you embark on your career in Human Factors.

This includes:

• Human Factors Knowledge. You can demonstrate a broad understanding of the domain and are able to explore how this can be used in the workplace.

• Interpersonal skills. You can engage with colleagues and clients and take an interest in the ideas and perspectives of others. 

• Communication skills. You are confident when speaking and can clearly explain complex technical matters verbally and in writing.

• Success. You strive to deliver to the best of your abilities and are open to learning and developing new skills.

• Resilience. You are able to work with minimal supervision and display an enthusiastic attitude to problem solving.

As a minimum requirement you will have obtained a Master’s degree specifically in Human Factors. 

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits

Here's what we offer:   

• The opportunity to join and learn with a team that’s both enthusiastic and encouraging. 

• An attractive salary: £33,000 + £2,000 joining bonus. 

• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days. 

• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture. 

• Hybrid working with flexibility around life outside of work. 

• Company pension scheme. 

• Private healthcare membership + wellbeing support. 

• Bonus scheme linked into company performance. 

• Support and mentoring on route to achieving professional accreditation. 

• Paid membership fees to a professional institution. 

• Early career teams and office socials. 

And a whole host more...