Forensic Engineer Collision Investigator

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 Department: Claims Management Location: Home United Kingdom Description Full-Time: 35 hours per week 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 roadworthinessDownloading and analysing vehicle dataDocumentary evidence reviews, witness statements, claim forms etcPreparing 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. What will your day look like: 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. Knowledge and Abilities: 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 trainingBeneficial Experience:Collision investigationVehicle examinationsVehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR)Body Shop or Vehicle MechanicCourt attendancePersonal attributes:Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate self-motivationEffective management of own workloadWillingness to travel.Strong communication skills, especially in production of written reports for a variety of audiences including clients and the CourtConsistently manage and meet deadlinesKeenness to engage in continuous learning and regular Continued Professional Development (CPD) activitiesStrong aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving#INDUKI Benefits Career & PurposeDavies Innovation LabLeadership training programmeFunding for professional qualificationsThrive at Davies; learning opportunitiesEnvironmental & SocialThe Davies FoundationLocal charity fundingPennies To HeavenEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee volunteering programmeFinancial HealthPension, 5% employee and 5% employer contributionMy Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hubLife assurance: x4Refer a FriendCycle to Work SchemeLease car salary sacrificeDavies Incentive PlanEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payMental, Physical & Emotional WellbeingWellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focusDiscounts with 100's of UK retailersEAP; 24/7 confidential helpline25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 yearsFlexible workingDress for your dayInclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriageFlexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan