Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator - South

Full-Time

• 35 hours per week
• This position is home-based and
• includes regular travel in the South UK region.

Working as part of a growing team within

GBB

, the role involves investigating and reconstructing road traffic collisions and producing Court-compliant reports.

Investigations will typically involve

Vehicle examinations to consider damage patterns, mechanical condition and roadworthiness

Downloading and analysing vehicle data

Documentary evidence reviews, witness statements, claim forms etc

• Preparing accurate, impartial technical reports on matters of consistency of damage, magnitude of impacts, claims validation etc.
• As an expert witness, Court attendance may be necessary at both Civil hearings.
• We receive instructions from solicitors, insurance companies, manufacturers and the general public.
• The role will be open to individuals who either demonstrate the qualifications and ability to carry out the role with the appropriate training, or to those who already have the necessary experience to satisfy the requirements.

What will your day look like

• The objective of the role is to inspect vehicles and produce impartial, accurate and comprehensive reports to assist the Court in understanding collision magnitudes, fraud concerns, liability disputes and mechanical failures.
• To also assist in pre-litigation investigation via the provision of advice as an expert advisor, to assist clients in early identification of concerns, cases warranting further investigation and case settlement.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Essential Qualifications or willingness to achieve

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a scientific, engineering or physics-related discipline - or equivalent practical experience.
• Can demonstrate suitable experience in a relevant field.

Hold a full clean driving licence (category B)

Desirable Qualifications or willingness to achieve

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer Status (e.g., MIET, IEng, CEng, or industry-specific recognition such as MITAI)
• Specific Collision Investigation Qualifications (UCPD, Cert HE or equivalent)
• Full driving licence with additional category endorsements obtained through further training

Beneficial Experience

• Collision investigation
• Vehicle examinations
• Vehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR)
• Body Shop or Vehicle Mechanic
• Court attendance

Personal attributes

• Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate self-motivation
• Effective management of own workload
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong communication skills, especially in production of written reports for a variety of audiences including clients and the Court

Consistently manage and meet deadlines

• Keenness to engage in continuous learning and regular Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving

Benefits

Career & Purpose

Davies Innovation Lab

Leadership training programme

Funding for professional qualifications

Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

The Davies Foundation

Local charity funding

Pennies To Heaven

Employee Resource Groups

Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution

My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub

Life assurance: x4

Refer a Friend

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lease car salary sacrifice

Davies Incentive Plan

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus

Discounts with 100's of UK retailers

EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline

25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years

Flexible working

Dress for your day

• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan