Collision Investigator

Precision People UK; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading forensic investigations team as a Forensic Collision Investigator, where your passion for forensic investigation and failure analysis will shine. In this role, you will examine road traffic accidents, analyze vehicle data, and reconstruct incidents to provide scientifically accurate reports. Your expertise will support legal, insurance, and risk management professionals, making a real impact in the field. With a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to work with industry experts, this is a rewarding career for detail-oriented individuals ready to take on challenges. If you're motivated and ready to excel, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Career Development & Training

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Physics, or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in collision investigation and forensic engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site investigations and vehicle examinations.
• Produce detailed technical reports for pre- and post-litigation cases.

Skills

Forensic Investigation

Failure Analysis

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Clear Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Telematics

Vehicle Downloads (e.g., Bosch CDR)

Mapping Technology

Job description

Forensic Collision Investigator / Vehicle Examiner / Accident Investigator

Location: Nationwide (UK & Ireland) – Remote/Field-Based

Salary: Competitive, incentive-based + company benefits

About the Role

Are you passionate about forensic investigation and failure analysis? Do you have the expertise to determine the root cause of road traffic collisions? If so, this is your opportunity to join a leading forensic investigations team.

As a Forensic Collision Investigator, you will examine road traffic accidents, analyse vehicle data, and reconstruct incidents to provide scientifically accurate reports. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting legal, insurance, and risk management professionals by delivering independent expert analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site investigations of collision scenes and vehicle examinations
• Utilise specialist tools and software for forensic analysis (including telematics, vehicle downloads {e.g. Bosch CDR} and mapping technology)
• Produce detailed, scientific and impartial technical reports for use in pre- and post-litigation cases
• Act as an expert witness in court, or conference with counsel when required confidently presenting findings
• Collaborate with legal teams, insurers, and law enforcement to establish collision circumstances
• Management of files, joint statements and CPR Part 35 questions
• Maintain meticulous evidence collection and data integrity

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree (Level 6 or higher) in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience, for example: police vehicle examiner/ accident investigator)
• Experience in collision investigation, vehicle examination, or forensic engineering
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills
• Clear communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-experts
• A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel for site inspections
• Previous court attendance as an expert witness is an advantage but not essential (training provided)

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, and Pension)
• Career Development & Training (support towards Chartered status and CPD opportunities)
• Work with Industry Experts in a leading forensic investigation team
• Nationwide & International Opportunities in a growing, respected firm
• If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready for a challenging but rewarding career in forensic collision investigation, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Engineering, and Research

Industries

Engineering Services and Operations Consulting