Hybrid Senior Associate Director for Forensic Collision

Rimkus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid home/office working

Job summary

Rimkus is expanding its UK collision investigation practice and seeks an Associate Director to lead Civil or Criminal Investigations. You will oversee complex, high-value matters, guide method development, and mentor consultants while engaging with insurers, solicitors, and corporate clients.

The role offers senior leadership, extensive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a pathway to grow the practice across civil and criminal sectors within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics or police-forensic qualification.
• 10+ years in forensic collision investigation with expert witness experience.
• Leadership experience including training or peer review.
• Strong knowledge of court processes and evidence handling.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil or Criminal Investigations practice with Director.
• Manage high-value, complex instructions including fatal collisions.
• Attend collision scenes and vehicle examinations, including outside hours.
• Prepare CPR Part 35 compliant reports and engage in discussions.
• Mentor consultants toward independent expert witnesses.
• Develop and validate methods with technical leads and portfolios.
• Grow client relationships through proposals, CPD seminars, and publications.

Skills

Forensic collision investigation

Team leadership

Expert witness experience

Report writing

Cross-examination

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Eng degree

Physics degree

Police qualification (UCPD/CertHE)

Tools

PC-Crash

Virtual CRASH

HVE

MADYMO

EDR data analysis

Job description

Rimkus is expanding its UK collision investigation practice and seeks an Associate Director to lead Civil or Criminal Investigations. You will oversee complex, high-value matters, guide method development, and mentor consultants while engaging with insurers, solicitors, and corporate clients.

The role offers senior leadership, extensive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a pathway to grow the practice across civil and criminal sectors within a global firm.