This position is home-based and includes regular travel in the South Midlands / South England 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.
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.
What will your day look like:
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.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- 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)
- 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
- Collision investigation
- Vehicle examinations
- Vehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR)
- Body Shop or Vehicle Mechanic
- Court attendance
- 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
Benefits
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator - Midlands / South in Home employer: Davies
Join a dynamic and supportive team in London, where your career as a Crime & Regulatory Paralegal will flourish. With hands-on exposure to complex cases and the opportunity to learn from leading experts, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and well-being, alongside competitive perks like a generous holiday allowance and health support services. This is not just a job; it's a chance to build a meaningful and rewarding legal career in a highly respected field.
