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Forensic Civil / Structural Engineer (Predominantly Home Based, Occasional Overseas Travel)

Employer
Lethaby & Cook
Location
Huddersfield
Salary
£80,000 - £120,000 per annum, plus car/ car allowance, healthcare, pension and flexible working
Closing date
31 Aug 2019
Reference
3301

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Job Details

A civil or structural  forensic engineer or experienced expert witness is required by a multi-national engineering consultancy with a growing UK forensic engineering business. The opportunity will enable you to apply your engineering expertise to civil and structural engineering projects internationally, with an emphasis on high value buildings and civil structures. You will establish the cause of failures to high value assets typically related to construction defects, earthquakes, storm damage, explosion, sub-standard materials and design floors. This is a role for a senior industry insider with strong technical and communication skills. You will be working alongside insurance loss adjusting professionals and legal representatives of the insured and insurance providers. You will occasionally be asked to recommend remedial measures and from time to time call in the assistance specialist experts.

Your role will encompass the physical survey of projects is typically carried out over a short period, overseas visits normally last no more than a few days. Preparing reports that explain the cause of a failure and who / what is to blame. Your reports will need to be understood by lay people and should be robust enough to withstand legal scrutiny and peer review. Much of this work can be carried out at home if preferred. The position offers exceptional working flexibility.You should be a senior level chartered engineer and member of the IStructE, ICE or an equivalent body.   

Company

Lethaby & Cook’s civil engineering division places engineers and engineering managers with a high level of technical expertise. Our strength is our ability to present opportunities across a wider spectrum of employers who appoint civil and structural professionals.

Our clients include developers, design and build contractors, civil and structural consulting practices, insurers, client organisations and operating companies, loss adjusters, project managers, not for profit organisations, forensic engineers and more besides. By understanding how and where skills and experience can flourish we offer opportunities worth considering and candidates with real potential.

We place permanent and contract professionals and our recruiters are some of the most experienced to be found in their sectors. To find out more about current and forthcoming vacancies, or to discuss the next step in your career progression please do not hesitate to make contact by phone or email. We will always treat your enquiry and any information you may provide in the strictest confidence.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
020 8563 0596
Location
Barons Court
Hammersmith
London
W6 8RH
GB

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