Forensic Engineer/ Collision Investigator

Davies; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specialized in claims management is looking for a Forensic Engineer/Collision Investigator to join their team. The role involves investigating road traffic collisions, producing accurate reports, and may require attending court as an expert witness. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field and substantial knowledge of collision investigation. This position offers opportunities for professional development and benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Leadership training programme

Funding for professional qualifications

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of collision investigation.
• Experience in a relevant field.
• Full clean driving licence (category B) required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and reconstruct road traffic collisions.
• Produce Court compliant reports.
• Assist in pre-litigation investigations.

Skills

Collision investigation

Vehicle examinations

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science

Tools

Bosch CDR

Job description

Forensic Engineer/ Collision Investigator

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Description

Working as part of a small team the role involves investigating and reconstructing road traffic collisions and producing Court compliant reports. Investigations will typically involve:

• Examination of vehicles, images, and documentation and use of traditional collision investigation techniques to consider issues of liability, damage consistency, fraud, and claims validation.
• Reading and analysing vehicle data
• Documentary evidence reviews, witness statements, police reports etc
• Literature reviews and consideration of published research
• Preparing detailed and technically accurate reports.

As an expert witness, court attendance may be necessary as well as meetings and discussions with clients and barristers.

We receive instructions from solicitors, insurance companies, manufacturers and the general public.

The role is office (Preston) or home based.

What will your day look like:

• The objective of the role is to produce impartial, accurate and comprehensive reports to assist the Court in understanding collision magnitudes, fraud concerns, liability disputes etc.
• 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.
• Work alongside GBB’s team of experts and engage in experience and knowledge sharing and the continuation of the company’s in‑house research projects.

Knowledge and Abilities:

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.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering, science, or physics‑related discipline or demonstration of the equivalent level of learning.
• Can demonstrate a practical knowledge of collision investigation and 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
• Produce high quality evidence‑based reports tailored for diverse audiences including clients and the Court
• Consistently manage and meet deadlines
• Willingness 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; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• 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 health cash plan and BUPA dental plan