Senior Forensic Engineer

Metric Geo; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Metric Geo, a leading engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Forensic Engineer to lead complex investigations into structural failures and construction defects. You will develop expert reports, support litigation, and help grow the practice while working directly with clients.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for technical leadership, and exposure to high-value investigations with insurance and legal sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading forensic investigations for structural failures and large-loss claims.
• Strong reporting, litigation support and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, construction defects and large-loss claims.
• Conduct technical assessments and prepare expert reports and litigation documentation.
• Provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Develop client relationships across insurance, legal and construction sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor engineers and oversee complex technical assignments.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Structural engineering

Technical reporting

Client communication

Business development

Job description

Senior Forensic Engineer | Confidential Opportunity

Salary: Dependent on experience

We're partnering with an established engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Engineer to support its continued growth.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead complex investigations, work directly with clients and play a key role in developing a specialist engineering practice.

The opportunity

• Lead forensic investigations involving structural failures, construction defects and large-loss claims.
• Conduct technical assessments and prepare expert reports and litigation documentation.
• Provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Develop client relationships across the insurance, legal and construction sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor engineers and oversee complex technical assignments.

What we're looking for

• Strong background in civil or structural engineering and forensic investigations.
• Experience with structural failures, construction defects and large-loss investigations.
• Strong technical reporting, litigation support and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations.
• Established client relationships and business development experience.

What's on offer

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
• Exposure to complex, high-value investigations.
• Opportunity for technical leadership, client development and career progression.

If you're an experienced Forensic Engineer considering your next move, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.