Senior Fire Investigator

TL;DR

Senior Fire Investigator: Investigating origin, cause and development of fires, explosions and other incidents by attending scenes, documenting evidence and interviewing witnesses with an accent on complex cases, forensic examination and expert testimony. Focus on producing detailed technical reports, liaising with experts and providing court evidence.

Location: Based in Galway, Ireland with frequent travel across Ireland and the UK; some overseas travel. Must hold a current driving licence.

Company

Global leader in fire protection engineering, forensic investigations, security and risk consulting with over 80 years of experience.

What you will do

• Attend incident scenes to document, collect evidence and interview witnesses.
• Lead investigations into origin, cause and development of complex fire and explosion cases.
• Liaise with experts from other parties and attend joint examinations.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and provide expert witness evidence in courts.
• Maintain case records in the company system and stay updated through professional development.
• Represent the company at marketing events, meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in fire investigation, fire engineering, forensic science or similar; practical experience essential.
• Strong analytical skills for scientific forensic examination of scenes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Current driving licence required; car ownership ideal.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Culture of trust, integrity and professional growth with Global Employee Networks for career development.
• Opportunity for continuous professional development through training and research.