Senior Electrical Engineer (Forensic Investigations) - Central London - Lethaby & Cook Ltd : Job Details

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your electrical design expertise within the forensic investigations profession—a sector renowned for its stability, technical intrigue, and profitability.

About the Company

Our client is widely regarded as a leader in their specialist technical fields. They are a generous employer, offering excellent terms and conditions. Over the last seven years, Lethaby & Cook has placed numerous senior engineers with this practice, both in the UK and overseas, all of whom remain in their roles.

Engineers and scientists at this company are recruited directly from industry and, following a period of familiarisation, investigate and determine the causes of electrical failures both in the UK and internationally. They are frequently engaged by clients, insurers, legal firms, and loss adjusters to identify root causes, resolve claims, and improve safety and efficiency.

The company’s expertise spans manufacturing, power and energy, shipping/marine, automotive, aerospace, technology, civil, building engineering, and construction.

The Role

This position will enable you to apply your electrical engineering knowledge to a diverse and technically challenging range of topics. Assignments vary from component-level analysis to system-wide investigations, tailored to your specific expertise. Typical responsibilities include:

•Investigating failures in building services systems, transformers, generators, and switchgear.

•Analyzing failures in electricity transmission and distribution equipment.

•Examining malfunctioning control systems.

•Investigating electrical equipment failures resulting in injury.

•Assessing product designs for potential or actual failures.

The role also provides the opportunity to become an expert witness, with additional training available to prepare you for this pathway.

You will work within a collaborative team of electrical engineering specialists, each with unique skills and strengths. Technical support and guidance are always on hand when needed.

Your Profile

To excel in this role, you should have:

•A strong technical background in electrical engineering, gained in sectors such as building services, manufacturing, automation, aerospace, or automotive.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with lateral thinking and a high level of natural curiosity.

•A 2:1 honours degree (or above) in electrical engineering. Chartered Engineer status is preferred, but candidates close to achieving this will also be considered.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interview Process

The process begins with an informal conversation with a senior director to provide insight into working life within the forensic industry, the company’s culture, and career prospects. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions before formal interviews.

If you’re ready to take your expertise to a challenging and rewarding field, apply today.