Senior Consultant - Human Factors

Senior Consultant - Human Factors

Date: 29 May 2026

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 2C7 Bristol, GB, BS1 6DZ Miami, FL, US, 33324 Dubai, AE Ottawa, ON, CA, K1P 5H9 Houston, TX, US Southampton, GB, SO53 3RY

Company: Lloyds Register

Senior Human Factors Specialist Lloyd's Register Location: Global (Hybrid / Remote Options Available)

About Us: We are a leading international provider of consultancy, classification, and compliance services to the maritime industry. We support our clients in designing, constructing, and operating their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. As the industry evolves, we are actively shaping its future through the development of innovative technologies for the next generation of maritime assets—while continuing to deliver high-impact, practical solutions for our customers every day.

The Role

As a Senior Human Factors Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist expertise across client projects while contributing to the strategic direction of the Human Factors team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile global projects across maritime and energy sectors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients. The position is ideally based in Southampton or Bristol (UK), Halifax (Canada), Miami (USA), or Dubai (UAE). However, we are open to hybrid or remote working arrangements from other locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Human Factors projects, ensuring delivery to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, integrating Human Factors expertise across technical teams
• Support the Team Lead in delivering departmental strategy and objectives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, using feedback to enhance service offerings
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, supporting internal and external promotion
• Prepare technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and delivery timelines
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain continuous professional development and industry awareness
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing
• Participate in global projects, including international travel and onboard vessel work

What You Bring

Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, or a related discipline, or maritime qualifications with relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship's officer Direct client engagement and consultancy experience delivering tailored Human Factors solutions Minimum 5 years' experience as a Human Factors specialist in one or more of the following: Human Factors Engineering / Ergonomic Assessments Human Reliability Assessments (HRA) Human-Centered Design Control Room / Working Environment Design Usability (GUI) and UX Assessments Safety / Organisational Culture Assessments Workload and Fatigue Management Experience working in a consultancy environment Strong knowledge of Human Factors methods, standards, and regulatory frameworks Experience in user research, interviews, usability testing, and data analysis Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills Strong report writing and presentation capabilities Proficiency in English (written and verbal) Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including offshore/vessel environments Fitness aligned with ENG1 (or equivalent) certification requirements

Desirable: Experience in Maritime, Oil & Gas, or Energy sectors Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BPS, CIEHF) Project management experience Training delivery or workshop facilitation experience Eligibility for UK or Canada security clearance

Why Join Us?

Work on impactful, global projects shaping the future of maritime safety and performance Be part of a purpose-driven, values-led organisation Access structured professional development and career progression opportunities Collaborate with leading experts across multiple disciplines Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

About Us: We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry's future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day. Be a part of Lloyd's Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd's Register colleagues and Lloyd's Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register: Together we are one Lloyd's Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do.