Senior Failure Analysis Consultant

Russell Taylor Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Senior Failure Analysis Consultant to join a highly respected technical consultancy in Liverpool. Office-based with potential hybrid working, you will lead investigations, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust reports for diverse industries.

The role requires extensive metallurgical expertise, strong client communication, and the ability to present findings in technical and legal settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic engineering and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Experience interpreting laboratory results and metallurgical examinations.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills for client audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex failure investigations on metallic components and systems.
• Perform RCA using metallurgical principles and established methodologies.
• Conduct laboratory examinations, material assessments and fracture investigations.
• Carry out site inspections and witness testing as required.
• Produce high-quality technical reports communicating findings and recommendations to clients.
• Provide expert consultancy and advice throughout investigations.
• Support clients with preventative recommendations to minimise future failures.
• Present findings to clients and, where required, provide expert witness testimony in legal or arbitration proceedings.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Metallurgy

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Fracture mechanics

Corrosion

Fatigue

Materials engineering

Technical reporting

Client interaction

Job description

Vacancy Title: Senior Failure Analysis Consultant Contract Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool Industry: SCIENTIFIC Salary: CIRCA £70,000 per annum Start Date: 2026-07-17 REF: J91988072 Contact Name: Hannah Williams Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 2 months ago Senior Failure Analysis Consultant
Location: Liverpool (Office-based with potential hybrid working, depending on experience)
Salary: Circa £70,000 (flexible depending on experience)
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Failure Analysis Consultant to join a highly respected technical consultancy specialising in complex engineering and metallurgical investigations. This is a consultancy-led position where you will provide expert technical advice to clients across a range of industries, conducting detailed failure investigations and delivering robust root cause analysis on critical engineering components.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior metallurgist or failure analysis specialist who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, producing expert reports, and working directly with clients on technically challenging cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex failure investigations involving metallic components and engineering systems.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA) using metallurgical principles and failure analysis methodologies.
• Perform laboratory examinations, material assessments and fracture investigations.
• Carry out site inspections and witness testing where required.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, clearly communicating findings and recommendations to clients.
• Provide expert technical consultancy and advice throughout investigations.
• Support clients with preventative recommendations to minimise future failures.
• Present findings to clients and, where required, provide expert witness testimony in legal or arbitration proceedings.
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.

What our client is looking for

• An experienced metallurgist or materials engineer with a proven track record in forensic engineering, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Experience conducting metallurgical failure investigations.
• Demonstrable expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong understanding of fracture mechanics, corrosion, fatigue, wear mechanisms and material degradation.
• Experience interpreting laboratory test results and metallurgical examinations.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with clients.
• Commercial awareness and experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Experience acting as an expert witness or supporting legal investigations.

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