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Department: Engineering - Nuclear Engineering & E3S Analysis
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 - £52,500
Closing date: 16/08/2025
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Role Title: Human Factors Engineer
Location: Warrington, Manchester, UK based hybrid
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Human Factors Engineer.
As a Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in embedding Human Factors principles across the Rolls-Royce SMR Power Station and associated factory environments. Working as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure that risks to people and product are reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
You will be responsible for conducting Human Factors analyses and providing expert input into the design and development of the power station and manufacturing facilities. This includes supporting key decision-making processes and participating in concept and design reviews to ensure that human capabilities and limitations are fully considered throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Key Role Responsibilities:
Human Factors Integration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to integrate Human Factors principles across the SMR power station and factory environments.
Requirements Development And Verification
Develop Human Factors requirements and associated verification plans, and work closely with design teams to ensure these are met.
Safety Case Support
Support the development of the safety case through the identification and analysis of operator actions, Human Error Identification (HEI), and Human Reliability Assessment (HRA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work across multiple areas of the programme, supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall Human Factors strategy.
Operational Role Definition
Identify the required personnel numbers, skillsets, and training needs for safe and effective operation of the SMR. Contribute to job design and role allocation strategies.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Awareness of Human Factors techniques and methods and how they integrate with the design – understanding of how Human Factors can support the design and safety, security, safeguard and environment case to optimise the role of the operator.
- Practical experience of applying Human Factors techniques and methods to identify and substantiate the role of the operator in a complex system.
- An understanding of how to complete assessments of a concept layout, what are the key considerations in evaluating the acceptability of a space.
- An understanding of the complexities of Human Machine Interface development, and how to approach the development and evaluation of Human Machine Interfaces.
- Awareness of nuclear systems, their operation and the operators role in ensuring safe and secure operation.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:-
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
