Expert Witness, Fire Engineering

The role

You will provide impartial, evidence-based analysis and testimony in construction and legal disputes and regulatory investigations. You will conduct site investigations, review technical documentation, and prepare reports for Court proceedings.

What you will do

• Conducting site-based investigations to record evidence and analyse fire incidents
• Reviewing technical documentation including manuals and maintenance records
• Consulting relevant standards, regulations and other published guidance
• Providing timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice to clients
• Preparing reports for Court proceedings in brief letter or detailed illustrated forms
• Attending client meetings to discuss investigations
• Meeting with experts appointed by other involved parties
• Providing expert witness evidence in Court

Required qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering, or other relevant area
• An established professional background in Fire Safety Engineering, including cladding and site experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Experience of fire safety design in residential apartment and commercial buildings including a knowledge of relevant fire safety design codes
• Extensive experience in fire engineering, with expert witness experience in UK and/or Irish jurisdictions
• Excellent communication skills
• A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs

Nice to have

• Prior involvement in high-profile litigation, tribunals, public inquiries, or regulatory investigations
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised UK or Irish institution (e.g., IFE, Engineers Ireland)
• Membership in professional bodies such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Engineers Ireland
• Experience with cross-border casework and multi-jurisdictional standards

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a specialist in fire engineering, fire forensics and litigation. The company provides technical excellence for clients across a wide range of security and risk-based fields.