Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator - Midlands / South

Davies Group; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Innovation Lab

Funding for professional development

Wellbeing and flexible benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Davies Group is seeking a Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator for Midlands/South. The role is home-based with regular travel across the South Midlands and South England, investigating road traffic collisions and producing court-compliant reports.

Essential qualifications include a scientific engineering degree and a clean driving licence. Desirable status includes Incorporated/Chartered Engineer and specific collision investigation qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or physics-related field or demonstrable practical experience.
• Full clean driving licence (category B) required.
• Desirable chartered engineer status and collision investigation qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and assess damage patterns, mechanical condition and roadworthiness.
• Prepare impartial, court-compliant reports and analyse vehicle data.
• Attend civil hearings as an expert witness when required.
• Travel regularly within the South Midlands / South England region.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Driving Licence (B)

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a scientific, engineering or physics-related discipline

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (MIET, IEng, CEng)

Tools

Driving licence (Category B)

Vehicle data analysis tools

Job description

Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator - Midlands / South

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Description

Full-Time: 35 hours per week This position is home-based and includes regular travel in the South Midlands / South England 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

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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