Fire Engineer - Forensic

at  HKA Global

HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

HKA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Fire Engineer to join the already well-established team as part of the development of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for you if you are interested in moving into a forensic claims consultancy.
The FTS team has grown in both size and workload and this presents exciting opportunities for the successful candidate working on projects both in the UK and Internationally based from any of our UK locations.
We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working. For the right candidate we are open to this person being based in any of our EMEA locations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Whilst the ideal candidate will have been appointed as an Expert Witness and have experience of giving formal evidence in court or arbitrations, we are also equally interested in candidates who have the right experience and are ready to start their career in Expert Witness services.

• BSc in Fire Engineering or related subject.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a consulting fire engineer.
• Detailed understanding of Fire Regulations, UK regulations are a plus.
• Experience of international projects.
• Experience working in international jurisdictions and the application of various fire regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Providing support to the broader FTS team through knowledge and experience in Fire Engineering issues.
• Working actively with colleagues in the Fire Engineering team in providing an integrated source of expert level industry knowledge and expertise.
• Technical analysis of projects in dispute.
• Acting as support to the Expert Witness in Fire Engineer, as a discrete issue or as part of a multi discipline expert team.
• Supporting in an Advisory capacity to legal teams and clients on Fire Engineering related issues.
• Assisting colleagues in the delivering the highest quality of deliverables by providing peer review input.