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Principal Forensic Investigator (Mechanical)

Job Location: UK wide

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

Join EFI Global UK as a Principal Forensic Investigator and play a pivotal role in uncovering the causes behind complex incidents while shaping best practices in safety and forensic investigation.

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, EFI Global UK is known for its technical excellence and commitment to service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Principal Forensic Investigator (Mechanical) to join the team. This is a dynamic and multifaceted role that combinestechnical investigation with strategic support for health and safety processes across the department and wider Sedgwick organisation. 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. You may also be called upon to design and conduct tests in collaboration with external agencies, adding a practical and experimental dimension to your work.

Beyond investigations, you’ll play a key role in promoting health and safety best practices, supporting internal procedures, and contributing to the team’s reputation for technical expertise. This position demands a blend of engineering knowledge, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a varied and intellectually stimulating environment.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• 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’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• 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

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.