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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in forensic collision investigation and reconstruction, with a strong focus on client relationship management and technical leadership. Proficient in preparing expert reports and providing oral evidence in legal settings, while staying abreast of advancements in vehicle technology and regulations.
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Forensic Collision InvestigationExpert Witness ExperienceReport WritingCrash Reconstruction SoftwareLeadership and Training
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Hard Skills
Forensic Collision InvestigationExpert Witness ExperienceReport WritingCrash Reconstruction SoftwareEDR Data RecoveryForensic Video AnalysisVehicle DynamicsADAS KnowledgeRoad Traffic LegislationMethod Validation
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationClient Relationship ManagementQuality Management
Tools & Technologies
PC-CrashVirtual CRASHHVEMADYMOForensic Video Analysis SoftwareDigital Data SourcesADAS TechnologyTelematics
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical EngineeringForensic Collision Investigation QualificationChartered Engineer StatusChartered Scientist Status
Industry Keywords
Criminal InvestigationsCivil InvestigationsExpert ReportsCourt ProcessesCollision AnalysisVehicle InspectionHigh-Voltage Safety ProtocolsISO AccreditationMotorcycle Collision ExpertisePublished Research
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the practice’s Criminal or Civil Investigations work collaboratively with the Director and wider team
- Share ownership of client relationships, case allocation, quality and sector growth
- Lead complex and high-value instructions, including fatal and catastrophic injury collisions, HGV, bus and fleet matters, and cases relying on multiple digital data sources
- Attend collision scenes and vehicle examinations when evidence is time-critical, including outside normal working hours
- Prepare expert reports compliant with CPR Part 35 and Criminal Procedure Rules Part 19
- Attend joint expert discussions and give oral evidence in civil and criminal courts and at inquests
- Peer review reports before issue and uphold high technical standards
- Own a technical lead portfolio where aligned with expertise, developing and validating team methods
- Mentor and train consultants and support their development into independent expert witnesses
- Keep the practice ahead of developments in ADAS, automated vehicles, EDR regulation and e-mobility
- Win and grow work through client relationships, proposals, client CPD seminars, conference presentations, research and published articles
Requirements
What you’ll need- A degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, physics or a related discipline, or a forensic collision investigation qualification gained through police service (e.g. UCPD / CertHE)
- At least 10 years’ experience in forensic collision investigation or reconstruction, with substantial expert witness experience, including giving oral evidence
- Extensive experience of criminal or civil collision investigation work in an expert witness capacity, with an established network of clients or stakeholders in that sector
- Demonstrable leadership, such as leading a team or unit, peer review, method validation, quality management or training others
- Detailed knowledge of criminal and civil court processes, and a working knowledge of road traffic legislation
- Strong working knowledge of key software, equipment, and technology in the specific area of expertise, including potentially EDR data recovery and interpretation, forensic video analysis, and crash reconstruction software such as PC-Crash, Virtual CRASH, HVE, or MADYMO
- Clear, concise report writing and ability to explain complex cases to judges, juries and claims handlers
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally
- Desirable: membership or leadership roles within relevant professional bodies
- Desirable: qualifications or proven competence in examination of motor vehicles
- Desirable: specialist expertise in vehicle data and telematics; vehicle dynamics, ADAS and connected and autonomous vehicles; forensic video analysis; or commercial vehicle investigation
- Desirable: Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status, or progress toward it
- Desirable: experience in an ISO accredited environment
- Desirable: expertise in motorcycle, pedestrian or cyclist collisions, or visibility and human factors
- Desirable: knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle inspection, including high-voltage safety protocols
- Desirable: published research, conference presentations or teaching experience
- Desirable: driving licence categories beyond B and a teaching or training qualification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Be mentored by and work with industry-leading experts
- Work on high profile projects
- Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training
- Flexible working with opportunities for global travel
- Culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork
- Hybrid home/office working