Forensic Engineering Consultant – Engineering Failure Investigation
Location: UK – Remote / Hybrid
Package: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Perks: Private Medical | Life Insurance | Pension Scheme | 25 Days Holiday | Professional Development Support

Turn your engineering expertise into real-world investigation work.

Are you the type of engineer who naturally wants to know why something failed?

Do you enjoy problem-solving, technical analysis and getting hands-on with complex engineering systems?

This role is built for engineers who are curious by nature and enjoy uncovering the root cause behind real incidents, failures and losses.

You will investigate engineering failures across industrial, commercial and domestic environments, analysing everything from machinery breakdowns and structural failures to electrical incidents, fires and process failures.

Every investigation is different. Every conclusion must be evidence-based.

The Role

You will join a specialist forensic engineering consultancy, where you will:

• Attend live incident sites across a wide range of industries
• Investigate engineering failures, accidents and major losses
• Examine damaged equipment, systems and structures
• Collect, preserve and analyse technical evidence
• Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical, electrical and industrial failures
• Work alongside insurers, legal professionals and technical specialists
• Analyse failure mechanisms, sequences of events and contributing factors
• Produce detailed technical reports and findings
• Communicate conclusions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support litigation and expert witness work where required

This is a hands-on investigative role that combines engineering knowledge with forensic analysis and technical problem-solving.

What Makes This Role Different

• Real investigations instead of repetitive project work
• Exposure to high-value and technically challenging cases
• A mix of site work, engineering analysis and report writing
• Opportunity to become an expert in forensic investigation
• Varied industries, environments and engineering systems
• Work that genuinely challenges your technical thinking

Who This Would Suit

Ideal for someone who is:

• Naturally curious and analytical
• Interested in understanding why failures happen
• Comfortable working from evidence and first principles
• Looking for a role beyond traditional design engineering
• Confident communicating technical information clearly
• Motivated by problem-solving and investigation work
• Interested in combining engineering with forensic analysis

What You Will Bring

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemistry, Structural or related Engineering discipline
• Chartered status or progress towards CEng would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, consultancy, maintenance or industrial environments
• Ability to write clear technical reports
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and professionalism
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility for travel and site investigations

Typical Investigations Could Include

• Machinery and equipment failures
• Electrical faults and engineering incidents
• Structural or mechanical failures
• Fire and explosion investigations
• Industrial process failures
• Product liability investigations
• Transport and vehicle incidents
• Escapes of water, oil or gas
• Manufacturing and plant failures

Why This Career Stands Out

• Highly varied and intellectually stimulating work
• Exposure to real engineering failures with significant commercial impact
• Structured mentoring and development
• Opportunity to build expert witness capability
• Collaborative environment with experienced investigators and specialists
• Long-term progression within a respected international consultancy

If you enjoy engineering detective work and want a career where technical curiosity and logical thinking genuinely matter, I would love to hear from you.

Interested? 

To apply for the Forensic Engineering Consultant position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Apply now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Michelle Fletcher on  0116 254 5411
   between 9am - 2pm
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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