Collision Investigator

TRL; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in forensic investigations seeks a Forensic Collision Investigator to conduct thorough investigations into road traffic incidents. The role requires expertise in vehicle dynamics and biomechanics, with responsibilities including report generation and court testimony. Flexible working arrangements are available, contributing to an advanced approach in transport safety investigations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Matched pension

Life assurance & income protection

Healthcare cashback scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in forensic collision investigation and injury causation analysis including video analysis.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical reports with exceptional attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate road collisions and vehicle-related incidents.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality forensic reports for clients.
• Present evidence in Civil and Criminal Courts.

Skills

Forensic collision investigation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of UK legal system

Education

Degree in physics, engineering or biomechanics

Job description

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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Forensic Collision Investigator to join our team at TRL. This role involves in-depth investigations into road collisions, including those resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The nature of this work requires resilience, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of the UK legal system.

The successful candidate can be based UK wide with some travel expected. Flexible working options for full or part-time employment is available. Due to the long-term nature of Expert Witness responsibilities, applicants must have long-term residency in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate road collisions and vehicle-related incidents.

Prepare and deliver high-quality forensic reports for public and private sector clients.

Present evidence in Civil and Criminal Courts.

Maintain strong client relationships and provide expert advice.

EssentialSkills&Experience

Extensiveexperienceinforensiccollisioninvestigationandinjurycausationanalysisincludingvideoanalysis.

Strongknowledgeofvehicledynamics,biomechanics,andforensicvideoanalysis.

Experienceinproducingandreviewingtechnicalreportswithexceptionalattention todetail.

Strongcommunicationskills,withexperiencepresentingevidenceinCourt.

FullUKdrivinglicence.

Desirable

Relevantqualificationssuchasadegreeinphysics,engineeringorbiomechanics.

Experienceretrievingandanalysingvehicleelectronicdata(EDRs,telematics).

Knowledgeofinspectingelectricvehiclesandrelatedsafetyprotocols.

Aninterestininjurycausation.

What We Offer
We support flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options. Our benefits include:

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Matched pension

Life assurance & income protection

Healthcare cashback scheme

Professional development support

Join TRL and contribute to advancing forensic investigations in transport safety. Apply today.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom