Senior Fire Engineering Expert Witness - Forensic Disputes

North-Gate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Job summary

North Gate is seeking a Technical Director – Expert Witness (Fire Engineering) in London. The role combines high-level fire engineering leadership with forensic investigation, expert reporting and dispute resolution in a growing forensic services practice.

You will lead investigations, review complex fire strategies and designs, and provide independent opinions for litigation and arbitration, while mentoring teams and developing client relationships to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Substantial experience leading fire engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering investigations and provide independent technical advice on complex disputes.
• Examine fire strategies, design decisions and performance of fire safety measures.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, calculations and project records to establish what happened and why.
• Prepare expert reports for litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with architects, structures and MEP specialists to address cross-disciplinary issues.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the fire engineering practice.

Skills

Expert witness experience

Fire engineering leadership

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Clear communication

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Fire Engineering

Specialist qualifications

Job description

North Gate is seeking a Technical Director – Expert Witness (Fire Engineering) in London. The role combines high-level fire engineering leadership with forensic investigation, expert reporting and dispute resolution in a growing forensic services practice.

You will lead investigations, review complex fire strategies and designs, and provide independent opinions for litigation and arbitration, while mentoring teams and developing client relationships to grow the practice.