Senior Fire Investigator - Ireland

About the role

  Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most.

What you’ll do

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fire Investigator to join our highly qualified team, based in Ireland.
•  This role will involve:
• Attending incident scenes, documenting and collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses
• Acting as investigator in the investigation of the origin, cause and development of more complex cases
• Liaising with experts representing other interested parties
• Producing consistently high quality, detailed and accurate technical reports
• Providing expert witness evidence, where required
• Utilising Jensen Hughes’ case management system to record all case-related activity, in line with SLA requirements
• Attending joint examinations, utilising the skills of specialists where necessary
• Maintaining technical knowledge and skills through continuous professional development, by attending training courses, undertaking research and reference to scientific papers and developments in the field of fire and explosion investigation
• Attending marketing events, as required
• Produce and present articles/presentations for training or marketing purposes
• Represent Jensen Hughes at meetings/conferences as an ambassador for the company

What they’re looking for

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• Candidates will have relevant experience and/or qualifications in the field of fire investigation, fire engineering, forensic science or other relevant discipline. Membership to a professional body would be advantageous but is not essential. Regardless of academic/professional background, practical experience is essential.
• The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific and systematic approaches to the forensic examination of incident scenes.
• Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present accurate information in a clear and unambiguous manner, both verbally and in writing.  Attention to detail, a flexible approach and an ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues and clients are key qualities for this position. You will be expected to be able to work independently with minimal supervision, albeit there will always be a support network of colleagues when assistance or guidance is required.
• This role requires frequent, often short notice, travel to scenes across Ireland and the UK. Some overseas travel may also be required. You must hold a current driving licence and, ideally, be a car owner.
• In return, we offer a competitive salary and performance-related bonus along with other benefits.