Description
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected.
We're looking for a Senior Forensic Investigator (Mechanical) to join EFI Global UK, part of Sedgwick Group. As a Senior Forensic Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in uncovering the causes behind complex incidents while shaping best practices in safety and forensic 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 such as large marine losses.
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.
Responsibilities
- Educational background: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience – chartered status preferred, ideally supported by IOSH or NEBOSH certifications.
- Engineering expertise: Strong understanding and practical application of engineering principles.
- Health and safety knowledge: Proven experience in preparing and delivering health and safety processes and procedures.
- Expert witness experience: Ideally has experience providing expert opinion in legal or insurance contexts.
- Regulatory familiarity: Comfortable working with approved documents, codes, and standards relevant to the role.
- Driving licence: Full UK driving license is essential for travel to incident sites and laboratories.
- Insurance industry exposure: Experience in the insurance sector is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
What we offer
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Wellbeing and digital GP apps
- Group Income Protection
- Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
- Discounts on various products and services