Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeRemote in UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific, engineering, or physics-related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Suitable experience in a relevant field.
A full clean Category B driving licence.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate self-motivation.
Ability to manage own workload effectively.
Strong communication skills, particularly in producing written reports for clients and the Court.
Ability to consistently manage and meet deadlines.
Willingness to engage in continuous learning and regular Continued Professional Development activities.
A strong aptitude for problem solving.

Responsibilities

Investigate and reconstruct road traffic collisions.
Examine vehicles to assess damage patterns, mechanical condition, and roadworthiness.
Download and analyse vehicle data.
Review documentary evidence, including witness statements and claim forms.
Prepare accurate, impartial technical reports on damage consistency, impact magnitude, claims validation, and related matters.
Attend Civil hearings as an expert witness when required.
Inspect vehicles and produce impartial, accurate, comprehensive reports to assist the Court in understanding collision magnitudes, fraud concerns, liability disputes, and mechanical failures.
Assist in pre-litigation investigations by advising clients as an expert advisor, helping identify concerns, cases warranting further investigation, and case settlement.

Desired Qualifications

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status, such as MIET, IEng, CEng, or industry-specific recognition such as MITAI.
Specific collision investigation qualifications, such as UCPD, Cert HE, or equivalent.
A full driving licence with additional category endorsements obtained through further training.
Experience in collision investigation.
Experience conducting vehicle examinations.
Experience with vehicle downloads, such as Bosch CDR.
Body shop or vehicle mechanic experience.
Experience attending Court.

Full-Time: 35 hours per week
This position is home-based and includes regular travel in the South UK region.

Working as part of a growing team within GBB, the role involves investigating and reconstructing road traffic collisions and producing Court-compliant reports.

Investigations will typically involve:

Vehicle examinations to consider damage patterns, mechanical condition and roadworthiness
Downloading and analysing vehicle data
Documentary evidence reviews, witness statements, claim forms etc
Preparing accurate, impartial technical reports on matters of consistency of damage, magnitude of impacts, claims validation etc.

As an expert witness, Court attendance may be necessary at both Civil hearings.
We receive instructions from solicitors, insurance companies, manufacturers and the general public.

The role will be open to individuals who either demonstrate the qualifications and ability to carry out the role with the appropriate training, or to those who already have the necessary experience to satisfy the requirements.

The objective of the role is to inspect vehicles and produce impartial, accurate and comprehensive reports to assist the Court in understanding collision magnitudes, fraud concerns, liability disputes and mechanical failures.

To also assist in pre-litigation investigation via the provision of advice as an expert advisor, to assist clients in early identification of concerns, cases warranting further investigation and case settlement.

Essential Qualifications or willingness to achieve:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a scientific, engineering or physics-related discipline - or equivalent practical experience.
Can demonstrate suitable experience in a relevant field.
Hold a full clean driving licence (category B)

Desirable Qualifications or willingness to achieve:

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer Status (e.g., MIET, IEng, CEng, or industry-specific recognition such as MITAI)
Specific Collision Investigation Qualifications (UCPD, Cert HE or equivalent)
Full driving licence with additional category endorsements obtained through further training

Beneficial Experience:

Collision investigation
Vehicle examinations
Vehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR)
Body Shop or Vehicle Mechanic
Court attendance

Personal attributes:

Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate self-motivation
Effective management of own workload
Willingness to travel.
Strong communication skills, especially in production of written reports for a variety of audiences including clients and the Court
Consistently manage and meet deadlines
Keenness to engage in continuous learning and regular Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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