Forensic Mechanical Engineer
Your recruiting firm
- The firm began as a contingency recruiter and swiftly evolved into a specialist executive search consultancy.
- Its focus lies in sourcing senior management and board-level talent within Engineering and Construction sectors.
- Headquartered in London with a second office in Liverpool, supporting global recruitment mandates.
- Typical projects include leadership placements in sectors such as aerospace, nuclear, oil & gas, power generation, and CFD.
- It operates as a small private limited company in the UK, with micro-level assets and liabilities.
- Over time, it has deepened technical specialisms in areas such as metallurgy, combustion, building services, and welding.
- It facilitates interim and board/CEO appointments, succession planning, onboarding support, and consultant networks.
- An unusual strength is its ability to connect clients with private equity firms and ultra-high-net-worth individuals for strategic deals.
Description
incident analysis
site visits
evidence collection
root cause
test design
lab investigation
The successful candidate will be involved in examining a broad spectrum of incidents in both domestic and commercial environments—from routine insurance claims to complex, high-value cases.
The role offers a hands-on investigative element, requiring visits to incident sites and laboratories to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and occasionally dismantle machinery or equipment to determine the root cause of incidents. You may also be called upon to design and conduct tests in collaboration with external agencies, adding a practical and experimental dimension to your work.
Requirements
chartered
driving licence
iosh
nebosh
expert witness
health safety
Home based (with UK travel)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team. This is a dynamic and multifaceted role that combines technical investigation with strategic support for health and safety processes across the department and organisation.
Beyond investigations, you’ll play a key role in promoting health and safety best practices, supporting internal procedures, and contributing to the team’s reputation for technical expertise. This position demands a blend of engineering knowledge, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a varied and intellectually stimulating environment
- Chartered Engineer: The successful candidate may be instructed as an expert witness and attend court to provide testimony. Chartership is the minimum we would expect to maintain credibility.
- Driving license: Full UK driving license is essential for travel to incident sites and laboratories.
- Regulatory familiarity: Comfortable working with approved documents, codes, and standards relevant to the role.
- Organisational ability: Strong planning and time management skills.
- Educational background: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, ideally supported by IOSH or NEBOSH certifications.
- Interpersonal skills: Able to motivate, inspire confidence, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Flexibility and resilience: Willingness to work occasional long hours and maintain motivation in challenging situations.
- Expert witness experience: Ideally has experience providing expert opinion in legal or insurance contexts.
- Health and safety knowledge: Proven experience in preparing and delivering health and safety processes and procedures.
- Technical proficiency: IT skills appropriate to the role, including report writing and data handling.
- Engineering expertise: Strong understanding and practical application of engineering principles.
Benefits
A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
Flexible working from our office or your home
Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
Remuneration & more
Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
Group Income Protection
Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
Discounts on various products and services
Life assurance