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| Posted: | 13/05/26 | |
| Recruiter: | First Recruitment Group | |
| Reference: | 3109149630 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Engineering | |
| Salary: | Competitive | |
| Location: | Cheshire | |
| Description: |
Technical Director (Chief Safety & Risk Consultant) Human Factors
A highly respected international engineering and consultancy organisation is seeking a senior Human Factors leader to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of its Safety & Risk capability across major nuclear, defence and critical infrastructure programmes. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Human Factors professional who can combine deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, capability development and stakeholder influence at senior level. The successful candidate will help shape the future direction of the Human Factors offering within a well-established consultancy environment supporting some of the UK s most complex and safety-critical projects. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the development and expansion of the Human Factors capability, ensuring services remain aligned with evolving market demands and client requirements. You will work closely with technical and commercial stakeholders to strengthen market positioning, support business growth initiatives and provide technical leadership across a varied project portfolio. This role offers significant influence across both operational delivery and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile Applicants should demonstrate substantial Human Factors experience within nuclear, defence or other high-hazard industries, alongside a strong track record of technical and strategic leadership. You will be commercially aware, highly credible with clients and comfortable operating within complex stakeholder environments. Key requirements include:
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Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Safety and Risk Professionals looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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