Forensic Collision Investigator

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Description
Davies are looking for a Forensic Collision Investigator, working as part of a small team the role involves investigating and reconstructing serious and fatal road traffic collisions and producing Court compliant reports.

What will your day look like: *Vehicle examinations to consider damage, defects, mechanical condition and roadworthiness
*Downloading and analysing vehicle data
*Site visits and reconstructions
*Analysis using traditional collision investigation techniques to find impact speeds
*3D surveys, computer modelling, animations and simulations
*CCTV analysis
*Consideration and application of human factors
*Night-time collisions and conspicuity issues
*Documentary evidence reviews, witness statements, police reports etc
*Literature reviews and consideration of published research
*Plan and conduct relevant research and testing
As an expert witness Court attendance will be necessary at both Criminal and Civil hearings.
We receive instructions from solicitors, insurance companies, manufacturers and the general public.
The role is customer facing with frequent meetings and discussions with clients and barristers.

Knowledge and Abilities:
The objective of the role is to produce impartial, accurate and comprehensive reports to assist the Court in understanding the circumstances of a collision.
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.

Preferred Qualifications or willingness to achieve them: *Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering or physics based subject
*Chartered Engineer Status
*Specific Collision Investigation Qualifications (UCPD, Cert HE etc)
Beneficial Experience: *Collision investigation
*Vehicle examinations
*Vehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR)
*Court attendance
*3D modelling and surveying
Personal attributes: *The ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
*To manage own workload
*The ability to meet deadlines
*A willingness to continue learning and carry our regular CPD
*An aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving
Benefits
Career & Purpose *Davies Innovation Lab
*Leadership training programme
*Funding for professional qualifications
*Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social *The Davies Foundation
*Local charity funding
*Pennies To Heaven
*Employee Resource Groups
*Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health *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
Metal, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing *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; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
*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