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Forensic Investigator
Job Location: Northwest England
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications
Join EFI Global UK as a Forensic Investigator and play a pivotal role in uncovering the causes behind complex incidents. Your investigations and expert opinion will support insurance and legal claims processes, while helping clients understand the circumstances surrounding a loss.
EFI Global UK, part of the internationally respected EFI Global Inc and Sedgwick Group, delivers impartial expert opinion in environmental consultancy and forensic investigations. With a client base that includes insurance companies, brokers, loss adjusters, government bodies, and private individuals, we are entering a transformative phase of growth, creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to contribute, embrace new challenges, and help build a stronger future for EFI Global and the wider Sedgwick Group.
We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Forensic Investigator to join our expanding fire investigation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate fire and explosion incidents across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings, including complex and high-value losses. As a Forensic Investigator, you will be responsible for determining the origin, cause and development of fires through systematic scene examination, evidence collection, witness interviews, and scientific analysis. You will work closely with senior investigators, insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors, and other stakeholders to provide impartial, evidence-based conclusions.
The position combines practical fire scene investigation with technical report writing and analytical assessment. You will attend fire scenes throughout the UK, document findings, examine electrical and mechanical appliances, recover evidence, and assist in developing robust technical conclusions. The role provides excellent opportunities to develop specialist expertise through structured training, mentoring, and professional development.
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This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with a background in fire investigation, fire engineering, engineering, forensic science, fire and rescue services, or related technical disciplines who are keen to build a rewarding career in forensic consultancy.
You will have/will be:
- Educational background: Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Fire Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science, or equivalent industry experience. Professional memberships and industry-specific fire investigation qualifications are desirable.
- Fire Investigation Experience: Demonstrable experience investigating the origin and cause of fire and explosion incidents. Sound understanding of fire dynamics, fire development, fire scene examination, and evidence preservation techniques.
- Analytical & Reporting Skills: Ability to analyse complex technical information and develop evidence-based conclusions. Experience producing clear, detailed, and impartial technical reports suitable for clients, insurers, and legal proceedings.
- Expert Witness Experience: Ability to present technical findings confidently and objectively to non-technical audiences. Experience acting as an expert witness or providing expert opinion is advantageous.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant legislation, standards, and guidance associated with fire investigation and fire safety.
- 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.
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What we’ll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more:
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support:
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Wellbeing and digital GP apps
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits:
- 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
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry.
At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, we're not only reshaping the forensic investigation landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
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Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. After the closing date, we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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