Forensic Road Traffic Investigator

Precision People UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Travel Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Professional Development

Job summary

Precision People UK is seeking a skilled Engineer/Scientist for forensic road traffic accident investigation. You will apply engineering and physics to real-world incidents, from initial scene examination to reconstruction and technical reporting.

With travel across the UK, you will gather evidence, perform time-distance studies, determine speeds, and contribute to expert witness work. The role emphasizes practical investigation, analytical reasoning and clear, evidence-based conclusions for

Qualifications

• Requires a good honours degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Postgraduate experience in engineering or scientific environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of scientific and engineering principles.
• Aptitude for technical problem-solving and evidence-based conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Attend accident scenes to record and gather physical evidence.
• Prepare scene plans and carry out time and distance studies.
• Undertake road traffic accident reconstruction and determine speeds from evidence.
• Examine vehicles and components; investigate potential failures.
• Interview individuals to establish circumstances and background.
• Prepare detailed technical reports suitable for legal proceedings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Technical report writing

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Honours degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Precision People UK is seeking a skilled Engineer/Scientist for forensic road traffic accident investigation. You will apply engineering and physics to real-world incidents, from initial scene examination to reconstruction and technical reporting.

With travel across the UK, you will gather evidence, perform time-distance studies, determine speeds, and contribute to expert witness work. The role emphasizes practical investigation, analytical reasoning and clear, evidence-based conclusions for