Background Human Factors Consultant Risktec currently has a permanent vacancy for a Human Factors Consultant to support our growing Nuclear team in the Warrington office. Risktec Solutions is an established, independent safety and risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TV Rheinland Group. Risktec provides risk and safety support to many clients across a broad range of industry sectors. Our services include consulting, resourcing, training, inspection, and research and development. Risktec has grown significantly since its inception in 2001, establishing offices across the UK and internationally. We believe a contributing factor to this growth and what differentiates us in the marketplace is our culture, approach, independence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. We are seeing high demand for our services within all established sectors, which include nuclear, oil and gas, defence and transportation. Additionally, we are becoming increasingly involved in supporting the safe and effective development of innovative technologies to mitigate climate change, including onshore/offshore wind energy generation and the hydrogen economy. Job description We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Human Factors Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team based in our Warrington office. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Human Factors consultants to provide support to a range of interesting and challenging projects across several clients primarily within the Nuclear and Defence industries. Duties and responsibilities Providing technical Human Factors support to colleagues and clients, working in areas such as: Human Factors Integration and Human Factors Engineering support to design and engineering projects. HMI design and assessment. Anthropometric assessment / user trials. Safety Culture and Competence Management. Safety Case support for claims on operators. Task Analysis. Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment / Human Error Analysis. Training development and delivery. Requirements Essential requirements are as follows: An understanding of Nuclear and/or Defence sectors A degree (BEng, BSc, or MSc) or equivalent in Human Factors / Ergonomics or a related subject. Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) or working towards the award of CIEHF Chartered status. Applied Human Factors/Ergonomics experience preferably: At least 1+ years of applied Human Factors/Ergonomics in the Nuclear/Defence sector. Working in a one or more high hazard industries (e.g. nuclear). Working with multiple, diverse industry stakeholders. Working in consultancy environment and all non-technical aspects. Flexibility and willingness to travel. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. UK security clearance (or ability to achieve). Personal qualities: Enthusiasm to provide Human Factors support to projects in Nuclear and/or Defence sectors. Able to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently where needed. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills. Benefits Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements. competitive salary and pension, profit share bonus, employee discount scheme, Electrical Vehicle salary sacrifice. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance, death in service benefit, critical illness cover, and other benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme. skills training, professional subscriptions, and access to the Professional and Postgraduate Training. In addition: An established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression. Company-wide Early Careers Network for junior and graduate employees Support through the process of gaining Chartership with the CIEHF. Access to TV Rheinland Risktec Continuous Professional Development courses and/or the MSc inRisk & Safety Management, awarded by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Background Human Factors Consultant Risktec currently has a permanent vacancy for a Human Factors Consultant to support our growing Nuclear team in the Warrington office. Risktec Solutions is an established, independent safety and risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TV Rheinland Group. Risktec provides risk and safety support to many clients across a broad range of industry sectors. Our services include consulting, resourcing, training, inspection, and research and development. Risktec has grown significantly since its inception in 2001, establishing offices across the UK and internationally. We believe a contributing factor to this growth and what differentiates us in the marketplace is our culture, approach, independence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. We are seeing high demand for our services within all established sectors, which include nuclear, oil and gas, defence and transportation. Additionally, we are becoming increasingly involved in supporting the safe and effective development of innovative technologies to mitigate climate change, including onshore/offshore wind energy generation and the hydrogen economy. Job description We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Human Factors Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team based in our Warrington office. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Human Factors consultants to provide support to a range of interesting and challenging projects across several clients primarily within the Nuclear and Defence industries. Duties and responsibilities Providing technical Human Factors support to colleagues and clients, working in areas such as: Human Factors Integration and Human Factors Engineering support to design and engineering projects. HMI design and assessment. Anthropometric assessment / user trials. Safety Culture and Competence Management. Safety Case support for claims on operators. Task Analysis. Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment / Human Error Analysis. Training development and delivery. Requirements Essential requirements are as follows: An understanding of Nuclear and/or Defence sectors A degree (BEng, BSc, or MSc) or equivalent in Human Factors / Ergonomics or a related subject. Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) or working towards the award of CIEHF Chartered status. Applied Human Factors/Ergonomics experience preferably: At least 1+ years of applied Human Factors/Ergonomics in the Nuclear/Defence sector. Working in a one or more high hazard industries (e.g. nuclear). Working with multiple, diverse industry stakeholders. Working in consultancy environment and all non-technical aspects. Flexibility and willingness to travel. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. UK security clearance (or ability to achieve). Personal qualities: Enthusiasm to provide Human Factors support to projects in Nuclear and/or Defence sectors. Able to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently where needed. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills. Benefits Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements. competitive salary and pension, profit share bonus, employee discount scheme, Electrical Vehicle salary sacrifice. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance, death in service benefit, critical illness cover, and other benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme. skills training, professional subscriptions, and access to the Professional and Postgraduate Training. In addition: An established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression. Company-wide Early Careers Network for junior and graduate employees Support through the process of gaining Chartership with the CIEHF. Access to TV Rheinland Risktec Continuous Professional Development courses and/or the MSc inRisk & Safety Management, awarded by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). JBRP1_UKTJ
Design for Manufacture Resourcing (DFM-R) Limited
Wellington, Shropshire
SENIOR ENGINEER (DESIGN / PROJECT PLANNING) Permanent Position Office Based Telford We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our client who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of Product Handling Equipment within a variety of engineering industries. Our client is looking for a Senior Engineer with a mix of experience in design / project engineering, mechanical and structural design, design verification and validation, team leading, mentoring and training as well as supporting upstream and downstream functions and departments. The Client Our client is an engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of product handling systems. Full turnkey solutions - Offering Electrical and Controls engineering undertaken from another site, Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering is taken care of at the Telford office. The full turnkey solution is then built and tested in Telford before being shipped and installed at site. Our client supports its customer worldwide in many industry sectors, both onshore and offshore. Industries supported by our client include Oil and Gas, Renewables, Oceanographic Survey and Defence. About the Role This is a hybrid role for an experienced engineer encompassing aspects of project engineering, mechanical and structural design, design verification and validation, team leading, mentoring and training as well as supporting upstream and downstream functions and departments. Our clients projects are executed by delivery teams, typically comprising a technical representative and a Project Manager. As the technical representative of the delivery teams, the senior engineer will be expected to support in the production of engineering schedules and resource planning on behalf of both mechanical and controls engineering, where the engineering plan ties in with the wider project plan. responsible for delivering projects on-time and to-budget to customers. The design expectation of this role is focused on high-level equipment integration with the wider system, ensuring the intended purpose is achieved and correctly represented in top level 3D models and layout drawings. Additionally, the more complex design tasks of bespoke and special purpose machinery shall be undertaken by the Senior Engineer. Design verification typically entails relevant design calculations and analysis will shall be undertaken by the Senior Engineer completed under supervision by the Senior Engineer. The design is typically validated by in-house factory acceptance testing. Our client has a dedicated test engineer who is supported by the Senior Engineer to ensure all aspects of testing are relevant and appropriate to validate the design. As a team leader, the Senior Engineer is responsible for delegating tasks to the Design Engineers, mentoring less experienced members of the team and supporting the Principal Engineer to provide in-house training. Business development is supported by the engineering department, where the Senior Engineer contributes to new product development, hours and cost estimation, and technical input to new business opportunities. Purchasing, Production and Quality Assurance rely on engineering support to ensure materials and components are supplied and produced to the required quality levels. This support is provided under the supervision of the Senior Engineer. The role is customer facing, attending customer project and design reviews and site visits in the UK and worldwide. Coordination with third party design approval agencies, compilation of design packages for third party design approval and compiling technical files for life time quality records. 3. Responsibilities Scheduling and resource planning Layout drawings and 3D models Complex and bespoke design engineering Design calculations and analysis Test specifications Customer project review meetings Internal project review meetings Coordinating and allocating work between mechanical and controls engineering Chairing design review meetings 4. Skills and Qualifications Minimum HNC in mechanical engineering and completion of technical apprenticeship scheme. or Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Microsoft Office applications Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor 5. Experience 10 years in a similar role Offshore design with knowledge of DNV, LR, ABS, BV design codes Relevant industry sectors including lifting, cranes, industrial and structural engineering Euro Codes Machinery Directive and/or Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations Applications: This vacancy is available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
SENIOR ENGINEER (DESIGN / PROJECT PLANNING) Permanent Position Office Based Telford We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our client who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of Product Handling Equipment within a variety of engineering industries. Our client is looking for a Senior Engineer with a mix of experience in design / project engineering, mechanical and structural design, design verification and validation, team leading, mentoring and training as well as supporting upstream and downstream functions and departments. The Client Our client is an engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of product handling systems. Full turnkey solutions - Offering Electrical and Controls engineering undertaken from another site, Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering is taken care of at the Telford office. The full turnkey solution is then built and tested in Telford before being shipped and installed at site. Our client supports its customer worldwide in many industry sectors, both onshore and offshore. Industries supported by our client include Oil and Gas, Renewables, Oceanographic Survey and Defence. About the Role This is a hybrid role for an experienced engineer encompassing aspects of project engineering, mechanical and structural design, design verification and validation, team leading, mentoring and training as well as supporting upstream and downstream functions and departments. Our clients projects are executed by delivery teams, typically comprising a technical representative and a Project Manager. As the technical representative of the delivery teams, the senior engineer will be expected to support in the production of engineering schedules and resource planning on behalf of both mechanical and controls engineering, where the engineering plan ties in with the wider project plan. responsible for delivering projects on-time and to-budget to customers. The design expectation of this role is focused on high-level equipment integration with the wider system, ensuring the intended purpose is achieved and correctly represented in top level 3D models and layout drawings. Additionally, the more complex design tasks of bespoke and special purpose machinery shall be undertaken by the Senior Engineer. Design verification typically entails relevant design calculations and analysis will shall be undertaken by the Senior Engineer completed under supervision by the Senior Engineer. The design is typically validated by in-house factory acceptance testing. Our client has a dedicated test engineer who is supported by the Senior Engineer to ensure all aspects of testing are relevant and appropriate to validate the design. As a team leader, the Senior Engineer is responsible for delegating tasks to the Design Engineers, mentoring less experienced members of the team and supporting the Principal Engineer to provide in-house training. Business development is supported by the engineering department, where the Senior Engineer contributes to new product development, hours and cost estimation, and technical input to new business opportunities. Purchasing, Production and Quality Assurance rely on engineering support to ensure materials and components are supplied and produced to the required quality levels. This support is provided under the supervision of the Senior Engineer. The role is customer facing, attending customer project and design reviews and site visits in the UK and worldwide. Coordination with third party design approval agencies, compilation of design packages for third party design approval and compiling technical files for life time quality records. 3. Responsibilities Scheduling and resource planning Layout drawings and 3D models Complex and bespoke design engineering Design calculations and analysis Test specifications Customer project review meetings Internal project review meetings Coordinating and allocating work between mechanical and controls engineering Chairing design review meetings 4. Skills and Qualifications Minimum HNC in mechanical engineering and completion of technical apprenticeship scheme. or Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Microsoft Office applications Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor 5. Experience 10 years in a similar role Offshore design with knowledge of DNV, LR, ABS, BV design codes Relevant industry sectors including lifting, cranes, industrial and structural engineering Euro Codes Machinery Directive and/or Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations Applications: This vacancy is available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
Design for Manufacture Resourcing (DFM-R) Limited
Wellington, Shropshire
STRESS ENGINEER Permanent Position Office Based Telford We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Stress Engineer to join our client who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of Product Handling Equipment within a variety of engineering industries. An experienced Stress Engineer is required to support the mechanical engineering department with machine and structures design verification. The client Our client is an engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of product handling systems. Full turnkey solutions - Offering Electrical and Controls engineering undertaken from another site, Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering is taken care of at the Telford office. The full turnkey solution is then built and tested in Telford before being shipped and installed at site. Our client supports its customer worldwide in many industry sectors, both onshore and offshore. Industries supported by our client include Oil and Gas, Renewables, Oceanographic Survey and Defence. About the Role An experienced Stress Engineer is required to support the mechanical engineering department with machine and structures design verification. The stress engineer will support the principal engineer to ensure all designs are suitably assessed and verified. Each design shall be reviewed to determine the most appropriate verification method before undertaking the verification assessment themselves or overseeing another design engineer undertake the assessment. Design verification reports are to be authored and calculation packages compiled for the technical file and/or for third party design verification. Responsibilities Identify loads acting equipment and structures Define load paths acting through equipment and structures Define foundation loads Strength and deflection assessment for equipment and structural verification Design code compliance Proficient in FEA and manual calculation techniques Development of calculation templates for departmental use Training and supporting design engineers in design verification methods Skills and Qualifications Minimum HNC in mechanical engineering and completion of technical apprenticeship scheme. or Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Microsoft Office applications Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Nastran InCAD Experience 10 years in a similar role Offshore design with knowledge of DNV, LR, ABS, BV design codes Relevant industry sectors including lifting, cranes, industrial and structural engineering Euro Codes Machinery Directive and/or Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations Applications: This vacancy is available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
STRESS ENGINEER Permanent Position Office Based Telford We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Stress Engineer to join our client who specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of Product Handling Equipment within a variety of engineering industries. An experienced Stress Engineer is required to support the mechanical engineering department with machine and structures design verification. The client Our client is an engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of product handling systems. Full turnkey solutions - Offering Electrical and Controls engineering undertaken from another site, Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering is taken care of at the Telford office. The full turnkey solution is then built and tested in Telford before being shipped and installed at site. Our client supports its customer worldwide in many industry sectors, both onshore and offshore. Industries supported by our client include Oil and Gas, Renewables, Oceanographic Survey and Defence. About the Role An experienced Stress Engineer is required to support the mechanical engineering department with machine and structures design verification. The stress engineer will support the principal engineer to ensure all designs are suitably assessed and verified. Each design shall be reviewed to determine the most appropriate verification method before undertaking the verification assessment themselves or overseeing another design engineer undertake the assessment. Design verification reports are to be authored and calculation packages compiled for the technical file and/or for third party design verification. Responsibilities Identify loads acting equipment and structures Define load paths acting through equipment and structures Define foundation loads Strength and deflection assessment for equipment and structural verification Design code compliance Proficient in FEA and manual calculation techniques Development of calculation templates for departmental use Training and supporting design engineers in design verification methods Skills and Qualifications Minimum HNC in mechanical engineering and completion of technical apprenticeship scheme. or Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Microsoft Office applications Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Nastran InCAD Experience 10 years in a similar role Offshore design with knowledge of DNV, LR, ABS, BV design codes Relevant industry sectors including lifting, cranes, industrial and structural engineering Euro Codes Machinery Directive and/or Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations Applications: This vacancy is available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
PLC / Automation Engineer Location: Wirral Salary - Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience. We are working with an established provider of electrical engineering services operating across marine, industrial, commercial, military, and offshore sectors. With particular expertise in marine electrical systems, the organisation delivers a wide range of projects - from minor repairs and maintenance to large-scale refits, across various vessel types and industrial environments, This role is based in Wirral. As a PLC / Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems. The role focuses on developing robust automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated instrumentation to enhance performance, safety, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities of PLC / Automation Engineer Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for industrial automation systems Configure and program HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks Develop control system architectures and electrical control schematics Perform system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning Troubleshoot and resolve automation, instrumentation, and electrical control issues Modify and optimise existing automation systems to improve performance Produce and maintain technical documentations Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on multidisciplinary projects Support maintenance teams with diagnostics and training Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and industrial regulations Occasionally attend harbour and sea trials where required Desirable Experience Motion control systems Robotics Drives (VFDs / servo systems) Functional safety systems (SIL, safety PLCs) Industrial networking and cybersecurity Experience in one or more of the following sectors: Manufacturing, Oil & Gas ,Marine / Offshore, Water Treatment, Energy Occasional travel to customer locations, including potential international travel Work within electrical panels, machinery environments, and industrial settings Strong attention to detail Effective communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
PLC / Automation Engineer Location: Wirral Salary - Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience. We are working with an established provider of electrical engineering services operating across marine, industrial, commercial, military, and offshore sectors. With particular expertise in marine electrical systems, the organisation delivers a wide range of projects - from minor repairs and maintenance to large-scale refits, across various vessel types and industrial environments, This role is based in Wirral. As a PLC / Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems. The role focuses on developing robust automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated instrumentation to enhance performance, safety, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities of PLC / Automation Engineer Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for industrial automation systems Configure and program HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks Develop control system architectures and electrical control schematics Perform system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning Troubleshoot and resolve automation, instrumentation, and electrical control issues Modify and optimise existing automation systems to improve performance Produce and maintain technical documentations Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on multidisciplinary projects Support maintenance teams with diagnostics and training Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and industrial regulations Occasionally attend harbour and sea trials where required Desirable Experience Motion control systems Robotics Drives (VFDs / servo systems) Functional safety systems (SIL, safety PLCs) Industrial networking and cybersecurity Experience in one or more of the following sectors: Manufacturing, Oil & Gas ,Marine / Offshore, Water Treatment, Energy Occasional travel to customer locations, including potential international travel Work within electrical panels, machinery environments, and industrial settings Strong attention to detail Effective communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
