[Hiring] Forensic Collision Investigator @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

Are you a Forensic Collision Investigator looking for your next challenge? We are delighted to invite applications from experienced professionals who are keen to join our nationally recognised Catastrophic and Complex Injury Team.

As a Forensic Collision Investigator, you will work closely with our Complex Injury lawyers to investigate high-value personal injury claims arising from road traffic collisions. The role involves:

• Gathering, analysing and interpreting evidence relating to collisions.
• Providing expert insight into liability issues to support our case strategy.
• Helping obtain evidence in civil cases arising out of road traffic collisions.
• Securing witness evidence.
• Providing expert analysis of road traffic accidents for internal purposes regarding liability issues in civil claims.
• Interpreting evidence secured and advising on accuracy and sufficiency of third-party evidence (such as police collision investigations).
• Liaising with police, CPS, and coroners.
• Undertaking site inspections of accident locations.

The successful candidate will need strong communication skills as they will be interacting with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Collision Investigator, likely with a UK police force.
• Relevant professional qualifications, such as UCPD in Forensic Road Collision Investigation or the City and Guilds Certificate in Police Forensic Collision Investigation.
• Some insight into civil proceedings and the interaction with police investigations and criminal proceedings.
• Empathy and compassion to help guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach.

Requirements

• Extensive experience investigating road traffic accidents and assessing the evidence arising from them.

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership.
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In-person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.