Fire Engineering Expert Witness providing analysis and testimony in construction and legal disputes. Collaborating with clients and experts to deliver technical excellence in fire safety matters.
Responsibilities
Conducting site-based investigations to record evidence and analyse fire incidents.
Reviewing technical documentation that may include manuals and maintenance records.
Consulting relevant standards, regulations and other published guidance.
Providing the client with timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice in a form that can be readily understood by a layperson and ultimately a Judge.
Preparing reports that may be in the form of a brief letter style report or in the form of a detailed, illustrated report for Court proceedings.
Attending client meetings to discuss your investigation.
Meetings with experts appointed by the other involved parties as part of the litigation process.
Provide expert witness evidence in Court, which will involve being questioned in depth by a Barrister, who will have been briefed by a technical expert.
Requirements
Degree in Fire Engineering, or other relevant area.
An established professional background in Fire Safety Engineering, including cladding and site experience.
Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
Experience of fire safety design in residential apartment and commercial buildings including a knowledge of relevant fire safety design codes.
Extensive experience in fire engineering, with expert witness experience in UK and/or Irish jurisdictions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to legal and lay audiences.
A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels
Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs
Benefits
Private medical insurance
33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
4x life assurance
Income protection scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced parental-related pay
Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
Access to extensive technical training and resources
Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year
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