Forensic Investigator

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

SIPP (pension)

25 days holiday

Hybrid/flexible work

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a motivated Forensic Investigator to join the UK team. The role focuses on investigating fire and explosion incidents, determining origin and development, and delivering impartial expert reports for insurers and legal proceedings.

You will work across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings, travelling to scenes, collecting evidence, and collaborating with senior investigators and stakeholders. Training and career development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Fire Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science, or equivalent experience.
• Professional memberships and fire investigation qualifications desirable.
• Experience investigating origin and cause of fire and explosion incidents.
• Strong understanding of fire dynamics and evidence preservation techniques.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and develop evidence-based conclusions.
• Experience producing clear, impartial technical reports for clients, insurers, and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate origin and cause of fires and explosions across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
• Attend and document fire scenes, collect evidence, and interview witnesses.
• Develop robust technical conclusions, writing detailed reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Fire dynamics

Analytical reporting

Expert witness

Fire investigation experience

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Forensic Investigator

Job Location: Northwest England

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications

Join EFI Global UK as a Forensic Investigator and play a pivotal role in uncovering the causes behind complex incidents. Your investigations and expert opinion will support insurance and legal claims processes, while helping clients understand the circumstances surrounding a loss. EFI Global UK, part of the internationally respected EFI Global Inc and Sedgwick Group, delivers impartial expert opinion in environmental consultancy and forensic investigations. With a client base that includes insurance companies, brokers, loss adjusters, government bodies, and private individuals, we are entering a transformative phase of growth, creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to contribute, embrace new challenges, and help build a stronger future for EFI Global and the wider Sedgwick Group.

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Forensic Investigator to join our expanding fire investigation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate fire and explosion incidents across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings, including complex and high-value losses. As a Forensic Investigator, you will be responsible for determining the origin, cause and development of fires through systematic scene examination, evidence collection, witness interviews and scientific analysis. You will work closely with senior investigators, insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors and other stakeholders to provide impartial, evidence-based conclusions. The position combines practical fire scene investigation with technical report writing and analytical assessment. You will attend fire scenes throughout the UK, document findings, examine electrical and mechanical appliances, recover evidence and assist in developing robust technical conclusions. The role provides excellent opportunities to develop specialist expertise through structured training, mentoring and professional development.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Educational background: Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Fire Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science, or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional memberships and industry-specific fire investigation qualifications are desirable.
• Fire Investigation Experience: Demonstrable experience investigating the origin and cause of fire and explosion incidents.
• Sound understanding of fire dynamics, fire development, fire scene examination and evidence preservation techniques.
• Analytical & Reporting Skills: Ability to analyse complex technical information and develop evidence-based conclusions.
• Experience producing clear, detailed and impartial technical reports suitable for clients, insurers and legal proceedings.
• Expert Witness Experience: Ability to present technical findings confidently and objectively to non-technical audiences.
• Experience acting as an expert witness or providing expert opinion is advantageous.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant legislation, standards and guidance associated with fire investigation and fire safety.
• Driving licence: Full UK driving license is essential for travel to incident sites and laboratories.
• Insurance industry exposure: Experience in the insurance sector is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualifications.
• SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme) - fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working from our office or your home.
• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions).
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing.
• Wellbeing and digital GP apps.
• Group Income Protection.
• Voluntary flexible benefits - green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
• Discounts on various products and services.

Development

At Sedgwick you won’t just build your career; you’ll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together, we’re not only reshaping the forensic investigation landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

After the closing date, we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

For more, see sedgwick.com