Lead Collision Investigation Specialist

Rimkus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a Consultant to join its growing UK collision investigation team, spanning the UK and the EMEA region. You will manage your own caseload, develop as an independent expert witness, and help shape the practice with senior guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary group, handling scene examinations, data analysis, and forensic video review, with opportunities to lead casework and specialisms as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or physics, or a police-based forensic collision qualification.
• Experience in scene/vehicle examination and collision reconstruction calculations.
• Ability to explain complex cases to non-technical readers and write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate road traffic collisions and perform scene and vehicle examinations.
• Attend collision scenes outside normal hours when required.
• Recover and interpret digital evidence (EDR, telematics, CCTV).
• Conduct speed, time and distance analyses and reconstructions using industry-standard software.
• Produce clear reports for civil and criminal matters in CPR/Criminal Procedure context.
• Scope client instructions, manage deadlines and provide liability input.
• Maintain rigorous case records and quality procedures.
• Contribute to team profile via seminars, research and events.

Skills

Case management

Independent witness

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Degree in physics

Forensic collision investigation qualification (police service)

Tools

EDR data recovery

Forensic video analysis

Survey equipment

PC-Crash

Virtual CRASH

HVE

MADYMO

Job description

Rimkus is seeking a Consultant to join its growing UK collision investigation team, spanning the UK and the EMEA region. You will manage your own caseload, develop as an independent expert witness, and help shape the practice with senior guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary group, handling scene examinations, data analysis, and forensic video review, with opportunities to lead casework and specialisms as the team expands.