Overview

Our client is seeking a commercially astute and technically credible professional to lead the delivery of complex energy and decarbonisation programmes across the UK public sector.

The role combines programme leadership, technical advisory and business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will support public sector clients in developing, procuring and delivering decarbonisation strategies and programmes, while contributing to growth through opportunity identification, client engagement and bid leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Market Development

• Identifying and developing new opportunities across the public sector decarbonisation market
• Building relationships with estates, sustainability and capital programme stakeholders
• Leading and supporting bid development, proposal submissions and framework call-offs
• Contributing to development of new service lines, sectors and technology offerings
• Maintaining strong understanding of UK Net Zero policy, funding mechanisms and framework landscape

Programme & Project Leadership

• Leading end-to-end delivery of energy and decarbonisation programmes
• Managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets and delivery risk
• Providing senior client liaison and governance reporting
• Translating technical assessments and strategies into deliverable programmes
• Overseeing full project lifecycle:
  • Strategy
  • Feasibility
  • Business case
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Performance monitoring

Technical & Commercial Advisory

• Advising on low-carbon heat systems, including:
  • Heat pumps
  • Heat networks
  • Electrification

• Supporting whole-building retrofit programmes, including:
  • Fabric-first approaches
  • MEP optimisation

• Advising on on-site renewables and energy storage solutions
• Supporting Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) and RE:FIT-style delivery models
• Leading development of funding business cases
• Supporting financial modelling and investment appraisal
• Advising on risk allocation, delivery models and commercial structuring

Procurement & Contract Management

• Developing scopes for retrofit, low-carbon heat and infrastructure projects
• Supporting procurement via public sector frameworks including:
  • CCS
  • RE:FIT
  • SCAPE
  • Pagabo
  • NHS SBS
• Ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in delivering decarbonisation programmes within the public sector or built environment.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Significant experience delivering energy or decarbonisation programmes
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • UK Net Zero policy and public sector drivers
  • Funding mechanisms and capital governance processes
  • Public procurement and framework-based delivery
• Strong data interpretation and asset planning capability
• Experience converting technical analysis into investable programmes
• Experience supporting business development, bids or opportunity origination
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) or RE:FIT-style delivery
• Background in engineering, building services, energy management or infrastructure
• Experience in financial modelling and business case development
• Knowledge of:
  • Heat networks
  • Large-scale retrofit delivery
  • Estate-wide decarbonisation programmes

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Legal right to live and work in the UK

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk (please state in the Subject line – Energy & Decarbonisation Programme Lead application)

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Keywords

Decarbonisation | Net Zero | Energy Programmes | Public Sector | Energy Efficiency | Retrofit | Heat Pumps | Heat Networks | EPC | RE:FIT | Financial Modelling | Asset Planning | Infrastructure | Low Carbon Energy | Built Environment

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Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant specialising in air quality assessment and atmospheric dispersion modelling to support environmental consultancy projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will deliver technical air quality and odour assessments in support of planning applications, environmental permitting and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). The role involves technical analysis, dispersion modelling, report preparation and collaboration with multidisciplinary environmental teams.

This position will suit an experienced consultant capable of managing air quality projects while supporting junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality technical work across a range of process safety projects.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Managing and delivering Air Quality Assessments to support planning applications and environmental permitting
• Completing Air Quality and Odour Assessments including site visits, technical data analysis and detailed reporting
• Preparing Air Quality and Odour Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Undertaking atmospheric dispersion modelling using recognised modelling software
• Carrying out modelling using ADMS and ADMS Roads
• Conducting specialist assessments including ammonia dispersion modelling and fire dispersion modelling
• Producing air quality mapping and spatial analysis using QGIS or equivalent GIS platforms
• Interpreting environmental monitoring data and emissions data for modelling purposes
• Supporting emerging air quality assessment areas across industrial and infrastructure sectors
• Liaising with regulators, planners and multidisciplinary environmental teams
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal technical specialists

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical background in process safety, engineering risk management or a related discipline.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• Professional chartership (or similar) would be advantageous
• Membership of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) would be viewed favourable
• Proven experience delivering air quality assessments within an environmental consultancy

• Experience preparing air quality assessments for planning applications and environmental permitting

• Practical experience conducting atmospheric dispersion modelling

• Experience using ADMS and ADMS Roads

• Experience producing air quality maps using QGIS or equivalent GIS software

• Experience preparing EIA air quality chapters

• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills

• Experience undertaking site visits, data analysis and environmental assessment reporting

• Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with clients and technical teams
• A full UK driving licence

Working Arrangements

The role can be based from one of several UK offices with hybrid working available. Some travel will be required for project work, including occasional multi-day site visits where overnight stays may be necessary.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Air Quality & Environmental Consultant application)

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Keywords:
Air Quality | Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling | ADMS | ADMS Roads | Environmental Impact Assessment | Air Quality Assessment | Environmental Permitting | QGIS | Odour Assessment | Environmental Consultancy

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Overview

Our client is seeking Senior / Principal Environmental Consultants to support and lead the delivery of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects across the UK.

The role focuses on coordinating environmental permitting workstreams, delivering technical environmental assessments and supporting industrial and infrastructure clients with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, contributing to complex environmental consultancy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating delivery of environmental permitting projects across the UK
• Preparing and managing environmental permit applications and variations under relevant regulatory regimes
• Undertaking environmental impact assessments using tools such as D1 Calculations, H1 Software Tool, SCAIL and ADMS
• Conducting Best Available Techniques (BAT) reviews of plant, equipment and industrial processes
• Managing regulatory liaison and negotiation with organisations including SEPA, the Environment Agency (EA), NIEA and EPA
• Preparing high-quality technical reports and supporting documentation
• Supporting project budgeting, proposal preparation and commercial delivery
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management
• Coordinating work across multidisciplinary engineering, scientific and environmental teams
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior consultants

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience within environmental permitting and consultancy environments.

Candidates should ideally possess:

• A BSc or MSc (Honours or master’s degree) in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, physical sciences or a related discipline
• Experience delivering environmental permitting projects within consultancy or industrial environments
• Experience preparing permit applications under IED / PPC / EPR / IPC frameworks
• Experience undertaking environmental impact assessments using D1, H1, SCAIL and ADMS tools
• Experience conducting BAT assessments and regulatory compliance reviews
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and environmental legislation
• Experience liaising with regulators including SEPA, EA, NIEA and EPA
• Strong technical report writing and analytical capability
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• A full UK driving licence with clean record
• Professional chartership would be advantageous

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk (please state in the Subject line – Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant Application)

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Keywords

Environmental Permitting | Industrial Emissions Directive | IED | PPC | EPR | IPC | D1 Calculations | H1 Software Tool | SCAIL | ADMS | BAT | Environmental Impact Assessment | Regulatory Compliance | Environmental Consultancy

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Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage specialist to lead and grow a Water Environment consultancy team delivering projects across a wide range of sectors.

This position combines technical leadership with commercial responsibility. The successful candidate will oversee delivery of flood risk and drainage services while also supporting team growth, client development and expansion of the water environment discipline.

The role would suit an individual capable of combining strong technical expertise in flood risk and hydraulic modelling with the ability to manage projects, build client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Projects typically support development and infrastructure planning across sectors including energy, industrial, commercial, residential and major infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) to support development and planning applications
• Preparing drainage strategies and surface water management plans
• Designing surface water drainage systems for development projects
• Undertaking hydraulic modelling and hydrological analysis
• Supporting the design of sustainable drainage systems
• Conducting technical data analysis for flood risk and drainage assessments
• Preparing technical reports and supporting documentation for planning submissions
• Supporting multidisciplinary environmental and engineering projects
• Liaising with clients, planners and technical teams during project delivery
• Contributing to project delivery across infrastructure, residential, commercial and industrial development sectors
• Undertaking site visits and data collection activities where required

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong technical capability in flood risk and drainage combined with consultancy or engineering project leadership experience.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology or a related discipline
• Experience supporting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies
• Experience working with hydraulic or drainage modelling software such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage or equivalent
• Experience supporting surface water drainage design and sustainable drainage systems
• Knowledge of planning and regulatory frameworks relating to flood risk and drainage
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Flood Risk & Drainage Lead Application. CFC )

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Keywords

Flood Risk | Drainage Engineering | Flood Risk Assessment | FRA | Surface Water Drainage | Hydrology | Hydraulic Modelling | Sustainable Drainage | Civil Engineering | Water Environment

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Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to support environmental consultancy projects across industrial, infrastructure and commercial sectors.

The role focuses on delivering technical environmental assessments and regulatory support for industrial facilities and development projects. Work will typically involve environmental permitting, air quality assessment, water management, environmental noise assessment and hydrological analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary environmental projects while providing technical input into planning applications, regulatory submissions and environmental compliance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to environmental engineering and regulatory compliance projects, providing technical support across a range of environmental disciplines.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting environmental permitting applications under relevant regulatory frameworks including Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) regimes via PPC / EPR / IPC permitting systems
• Liaising with environmental regulators including organisations such as SEPA, the Environment Agency, NIEA and EPA
• Conducting air quality impact assessments using recognised methodologies including D1 and H1 risk assessment frameworks
• Undertaking air dispersion modelling using recognised software tools such as the CERC ADMS suite
• Specifying air and water pollution control strategies and technologies in accordance with Best Available Techniques (BAT) principles
• Supporting the design and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment solutions
• Undertaking water management assessments, including water efficiency auditing of industrial and commercial facilities
• Delivering resource efficiency and waste minimisation assessments
• Completing environmental noise assessments for industrial facilities using BS 4142 methodologies
• Supporting construction and development noise assessments in accordance with BS 5228
• Undertaking hydrology assessments including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Supporting multidisciplinary environmental and infrastructure projects across planning and development sectors
• Preparing technical environmental reports and supporting documentation for planning and regulatory submissions
• Collaborating with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical background in environmental engineering or a related discipline, combined with consultancy or industrial project experience.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Experience working within environmental consultancy or industrial environmental compliance
• Experience supporting environmental permitting under PPC / EPR / IPC regimes
• Experience conducting air quality impact assessments and dispersion modelling
• Familiarity with CERC ADMS modelling software
• Knowledge of Best Available Techniques (BAT) principles for pollution control
• Experience in water management, wastewater treatment or resource efficiency
• Experience supporting environmental noise assessments using BS 4142 and/or BS 5228
• Understanding of hydrology and flood risk assessment
• Strong technical report writing and analytical capability
• Ability to liaise with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary technical teams
• A full UK driving licence

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Senior / Principal Environmental Engineer Application)

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Keywords:
Environmental Engineering | Environmental Permitting | Industrial Emissions Directive | EPR | PPC | Air Quality Assessment | ADMS | Water Management | Wastewater Treatment | Flood Risk | Environmental Noise | Environmental Consultancy

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Overview

Our client, a leading consultancy within the high-hazard engineering sector, is seeking a Senior or Principal Technical Safety Engineer to support a growing portfolio of UK and international projects.

This role will focus on delivering high-quality technical safety and risk engineering work across sectors including energy, chemicals and other high-hazard industries. The successful candidate will operate in a client-facing consultancy environment, supporting both project delivery and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality technical work across a range of process safety projects.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), including onshore studies
• Supporting or leading development of COMAH Safety Reports and Offshore Safety Cases
• Identification and assessment of major accident hazards and risk profiles
• Application of ALARP principles and recommendation of appropriate risk reduction measures
• Participation in, and ideally leadership of, Process Hazard Analysis workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMECA, Bowtie)
• Technical report writing and preparation of client deliverables
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams across consultancy projects
• Client interaction and contribution to commercial/project delivery discussions
• Occasional UK and international travel for client and site-based work

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical background in process safety, engineering risk management or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will:

• Have several years’ experience in Technical Safety or Process Safety within a consultancy or high-hazard operating environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Quantitative Risk Assessment methodologies
• Have knowledge of COMAH Safety Report and/or Offshore Safety Case requirements
• Be able to identify, assess and communicate risk, including application of ALARP principles
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Be highly numerate with strong technical judgement
• Have excellent communication and technical report writing skills
• Be a reliable team player with a commercial awareness

Desirable Experience

• Experience leading Process Hazard Analysis workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA etc.)
• Experience using QRA software such as PHAST and SAFETI
• Programming or advanced analytical skills (Excel, VBA, Python, C++)
• Membership of a relevant professional institution

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical Engineering or Physics preferred)
• Professional membership or chartership advantageous

Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Up to 8% matched pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits

Working Arrangements

The role can be based from one of several UK offices with hybrid working available. Some travel will be required for project work, including occasional multi-day site visits where overnight stays may be necessary.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer. A2 application  )

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Keywords

Process Safety | Technical Safety | COMAH | COMAH Safety Report | Safety Case | Offshore Safety Case | Quantitative Risk Assessment | QRA | ALARP | Major Hazard | Risk Assessment | Process Hazard Analysis | HAZOP | HAZID | LOPA | FMECA | Bowtie | PHAST | SAFETI | Risk Modelling | Consequence Modelling | High Hazard Industries | Safety & Risk Consultancy | Chemical Engineering | Safety Engineer | Risk Engineer

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Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to take on a leadership role within a growing civil and structural engineering team supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This position combines technical delivery with team leadership and client engagement. The successful individual will guide structural engineering projects from concept design through to detailed engineering, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth across key industrial sectors.

Projects are typically delivered in sectors such as energy, manufacturing and industrial processing environments, where structural design must consider operational, safety and regulatory constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing a team of structural engineers and supporting their technical development
• Delivering structural engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and implementation
• Managing the design process for industrial and commercial structures while ensuring compliance with current engineering codes and standards
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams during project delivery
• Supporting tender preparation, bid submissions and proposal development
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing project scope, programme, resources and commercial delivery
• Meeting clients to define project requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions
• Ensuring technical quality and compliance across project deliverables
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong structural engineering capability combined with leadership experience within engineering consultancy or industrial project environments.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience delivering structural design projects within an engineering consultancy environment
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE would be preferred, although other relevant qualifications and equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes, standards and engineering best practice
• Experience managing engineering projects and leading technical teams
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships
• Experience contributing to commercial proposals and business development activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining technical quality and delivery deadlines

Working Arrangements

The role can be based from several UK office locations with flexible and hybrid working options available. Some travel may be required depending on project demands.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Structural Engineering Team Lead Application)

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Keywords:
Structural Engineering | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | Industrial Structures | Engineering Consultancy | Project Leadership | Structural Analysis | Engineering Projects

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Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced structural engineer to lead specialist structural design work relating to blast-resistant and protective structures.

This senior position will provide technical leadership across complex engineering projects involving structural resilience and blast loading. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, oversee structural design work and advise clients on specialist protective structural engineering solutions across infrastructure and industrial environments.

The role combines technical leadership, project oversight and business development responsibilities within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading structural engineering projects involving blast-resistant and protective structural design
• Delivering concept and detailed structural design for structures subject to extreme loading scenarios
• Undertaking blast loading analysis and structural response assessment
• Providing technical leadership and design oversight across structural engineering teams
• Reviewing complex structural analysis and modelling outputs
• Ensuring engineering designs comply with relevant standards and best practice
• Providing specialist advice to clients on protective structural design strategies
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering project teams
• Preparing and reviewing technical engineering reports and design documentation
• Supporting business development, proposals and client engagement
• Mentoring engineers and supporting professional development within the structural team

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in structural engineering and specialist blast-resistant design.

Candidates should ideally possess:

• A BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Extensive experience in structural design and structural analysis
• Experience in blast-resistant structural design and blast loading analysis
• Experience delivering protective structural engineering solutions
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering design standards and best practice
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client-facing and technical communication skills
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical structural engineering reports
• Chartered Engineer status
• Professional membership of IStructE, ICE or an equivalent institution

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Technical Director – Specialist Blast)

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Keywords

Blast Engineering | Blast Resistant Design | Structural Engineering | Protective Design | Structural Analysis | Structural Resilience | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | IStructE | ICE

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What we need
We presently have vacancies for Forensic Structural Engineer to undertake forensic investigations on a wide range of incidents and accidents.

These investigations will usually be undertaken for insurance related purposes, including international insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors, marine Protection and Indemnity clubs and insurance brokers.

They require clear and accurate technical advice regarding the cause of the incident or accident and assistance with determining liability, sometimes at very short notice.

The Role

One attraction of this role is that you will typically be responsible for seeing a technical investigation through from beginning to end from initially collecting the evidence on site to preparing the final technical report and ultimately giving expert evidence in Court. Preferred experience of Buildings and Bridges, and already Chartered or at the very least, nearly chartered.

Your work will often require you to visit the location of an incident, to record and gather evidence. The work will often require you to examine and analyse physical evidence of buildings, bridges, and other types of structures.

Overview of the various aspects of the job

• Conducting site-based investigations to record and gather the available physical evidence.
• Obtaining details regarding the background and circumstances surrounding the incident by interviewing individuals associated with the incident.
• Consulting relevant standards, regulations, and other published guidance.
• Undertaking technical literature reviews.
• Providing the client with timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice in a form that can be readily understood by a layperson and ultimately a Judge.
• Preparing reports that may be in the form of a brief letter style report or in the form of a detailed, illustrated report for Court proceedings.
• Attending client meetings to discuss your investigation.
• Meetings with experts appointed by the other involved parties as part of the litigation process.
• Providing expert witness evidence in Court, which will involve being questioned in depth by a Barrister, who will be briefed by a technical expert.

Their Requirements

The position is a technically demanding, challenging and most rewarding role requiring not only a thorough understanding of the nature and behaviour of your disciple, but also a strong structural engineering background.

Ideally you will have the following:

• Civil / structural engineering undergraduate degree.
• MSc structural engineering or directly related area preferred.
• Have gained several years of postgraduate experience, preferably in an industrial engineering environment.
• Have an aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving.
• Be self-motivated and be able to work effectively under pressure.
• Have experience of undertaking component failure investigations, which will have included conducting scene inspections hopefully.
• Have a practical engineering ability in addition to a strong academic record.
• Have the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, to others less informed than yourself.
• Be prepared to provide expert witness evidence in Court when required.

Package

• highly competitive starting salary
• unparalleled prospects.
• five weeks holiday
• a contributory pension schemes
• medical insurance
• life assurance
• permanent health insurance
• company car
• Where appropriate a relocation package is available
• London Office appointment have London weighting

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Structural Engineer  Application )

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Keywords

Structural Engineer, Bridges, Buildings, chartered, Bridge Engineer, mice, Expert Witness, Infrastructure

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What we need
We presently have vacancies for Forensic Microbiologist / Biology Expert to undertake forensic investigations on a wide range of incidents and accidents.

These investigations will usually be undertaken for insurance related purposes, including international insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors, marine Protection and Indemnity clubs and insurance brokers.

They require clear and accurate technical advice regarding the cause of the incident or accident and assistance with determining liability, sometimes at very short notice.

The Role

One attraction of this role is that you will typically be responsible for seeing a technical investigation through from beginning to end from initially collecting the evidence on site to preparing the final technical report and ultimately giving expert evidence in Court.

Your work will often require you to visit the location of an incident, to record and gather evidence. The work will often require you to examine and analyse physical evidence in a laboratory environment – They feel you could also be trained on Fire and Explosion investigations too, whilst training.

Overview of the various aspects of the job

• Conducting site-based investigations to record and gather the available physical evidence.
• Deal with various contaminations.
• Investigate contamination and corrosion problems within various industries.
• Investigate fungal matters in domestic or industrial properties.
• Identify industrial microbiological contamination problems.
• Investigate numerous microbiological cases.
• Investigations regarding losses involving perishable cargoes, such as soybeans, grains or raw materials.
• Investigate health risks such as Legionnaires’ disease, as one example.
• Obtaining details regarding the background and circumstances surrounding the incident by interviewing individuals associated with the incident.
• Consulting relevant standards, regulations, and other published guidance.
• Undertaking technical literature reviews.
• Providing the client with timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice in a form that can be readily understood by a layperson and ultimately a Judge.
• Preparing reports that may be in the form of a brief letter style report or in the form of a detailed, illustrated report for Court proceedings.
• Attending client meetings to discuss your investigation.
• Meetings with experts appointed by the other involved parties as part of the litigation process.
• Providing expert witness evidence in Court, which will involve being questioned in depth by a Barrister, who will be briefed by a technical expert.

Their Requirements

The position is a technically demanding, challenging and most rewarding role requiring not only a thorough understanding of the nature and behaviour of your disciple, but also a strong scientific / engineering knowledge base.

Ideally you will have the following :

• Biological or sciences undergraduate degree.
• Have gained several years of postgraduate experience, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Have an aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving.
• Be self-motivated and be able to work effectively under pressure.
• Have a practical ability in addition to a strong academic record.
• Have the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, to others less informed than yourself.
• Be prepared to provide expert witness evidence in Court when required.

Package

• highly competitive starting salary
• unparalleled prospects.
• five weeks holiday
• a contributory pension schemes
• medical insurance
• life assurance
• permanent health insurance
• company car.
• Where appropriate a relocation package is available
• London Office appointment have London weighting.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line –  Forensic Microbiologist / Biologist application )

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Keywords

Biology, Microbiologist,  failure investigation, Forensic investigation, Scientist, Scientific, food contamination, Perishable Cargo, cargo investigation, Cargo spoilage

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