Road Traffic Collision Investigator (Forensic Engineering)

Precision Recruitment UK Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic consultancy is seeking a skilled Forensic Road Traffic Collision Investigator to join their team in London. This role involves examining collision scenes, gathering vital evidence, producing detailed reports, and providing expert testimony in court. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering or a science-related field, with strong communication skills and prior experience in forensic investigations.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Qualifications ideally include a good honours degree in engineering or science.
• Progressing towards Chartered status is beneficial.
• Several years of postgraduate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine scenes and vehicles, ensuring all evidence is recorded.
• Produce reconstruction reports explaining collision events.
• Present findings in court as a qualified expert.

Skills

Clear communication

Technical report writing

Evidence collection

Education

Honours degree in engineering or a science-based field

Higher degree (e.g., MSc or PhD)

Job description

Road Traffic Collision Investigator (Forensic Engineering)

United Kingdom
Days Shifts
Salary, Car Allowance, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Permanent Health Insurance, 25 Holiday days

Are you an experienced forensic road traffic collision investigator within the consulting industry? If yes, read on.

My client is one of the world's leading forensic consultancies, privately owned, with multiple offices across the UK.

They are currently seeking a skilled Road Traffic Collision Investigator to join their growing forensic RTC team.

The Role - Forensic Road Traffic Collision Investigator:

• Examine scenes and vehicles involved, ensuring all evidence is recorded, often requiring sophisticated mapping and photographic equipment.
• Ensure meticulous collection, preservation, and interpretation of evidence, including vehicle defects and telematic data, to accurately report on collision circumstances.
• Produce reconstruction reports explaining how events unfolded.
• Identify the need for additional resources or specialist knowledge to aid forensic examination or reconstruction.
• Present findings in court as a qualified expert.

Minimum Skills / Experience Required:

• Clear, confident communication, with the ability to explain technical information backed by comprehensive, unbiased reports.
• Effective internal and external communication skills via face-to-face meetings, phone/video calls, and emails.

Ideally, you will:

• Hold a good honours degree in engineering or a science-based field.
• Be progressing towards Chartered status in a relevant discipline.
• Possess a higher degree (e.g., MSc or PhD) — desirable.
• Be capable of completing a day's site work, which may include physical exertion.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills for conveying technical concepts to individuals with lesser expertise, verbally and in writing.
• Be willing to accommodate unpredictable work hours.
• Have several years of postgraduate experience.

The Package:

• Salary flexible depending on experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Permanent Health Insurance.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Pension.

About Precision People:

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency specialising in sourcing top talent for engineering, technical, sales, and senior management roles across various industries. They focus on precision and quality, matching candidates with suitable employers to ensure successful partnerships. With industry expertise and a commitment to excellence, they deliver exceptional results and exceed candidate expectations.

Interested?

To apply for the Forensic Road Traffic Collision Investigator position:

• Call Luke Flynnon at 07537 173569 between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm if you're ready to start.
• Click 'apply now' if you believe you're suitable but want your CV reviewed for an interview.