MIP Human Factors Lead (Staff) ‎

Job Title: MIP Human Factors Lead (Staff) ‎
Location: Plymouth - Hybrid
This role requires regular travel to Plymouth alongside remote working arrangements and access to any Babcock Hub.
Compensation: Competitive salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Job ID: SF45272

A significant programme of infrastructure investment and development is required on the Devonport site to meet the needs of the future MOD ship and submarine programmes. The Core Engineering Team provide support, advice and guidance to the projects developing infrastructure across site on a wide range of matters from human factors, through safety and into technical governance and review.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking or a MIP Human Factors Lead (Staff) ‎to provide oversight and direction for Human Factors activity within Major Infrastructure Projects.

What will you be doing?
* Provision of functional support (process, people and tools) and facilitate effective and efficient compliance by MIP projects with extant HF policy and arrangements.
* Provide professional Human Factors advice, direction and support to managers, employees and contracts to ensure compliance with current related legislation and company arrangements.
* Support the design and safety teams with review of documentation and support to the technical governance process.

The experience you'll bring

* A strong background and understanding of Human Factors policy, industry legislation and systems engineering approaches. Should hold chartered status with a relevant institute or governing body.

* Significant experience in driving or supporting HF Management and delivery within the UK nuclear industry and or complex infrastructure projects. Strong communicator with the ability to lead and influence others.

* The post sits on the nuclear baseline so an understanding of the site licence / authorisation conditions would be highly beneficial.

You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance.

What a role with Babcock offers?
* Enhanced employment terms and conditions
* Money purchase pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Share ownership scheme
* Occupational health services
* Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)
* Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams
* Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts

About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.

Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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Application Guidance:

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
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Closing date: 12/07/2022

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