At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate engineering failures and uncover the root causes behind real incidents.
- Company: Join a specialist forensic engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible travel for site investigations and exposure to varied industries.
- Why this job: Engage in hands-on investigative work that challenges your technical thinking.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 £ per year.
Location
UK – Remote / Hybrid
Package
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
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
- Whom 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 in communicating technical information clearly
- Motivated by problem‑solving and investigative 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
- 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.
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Electrical Engineer (Forensic Investigation) employer: Precision People UK
Precision People UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being with every other Friday off. Located in Leicester, the company provides ample opportunities for professional growth within the M&E and technical recruitment sectors, allowing you to build strong relationships and develop your skills in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and commission structure, joining Precision People means being part of a team that values your contributions and fosters career advancement.
