HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the Forensic Technical Services (FTS) practice and our team together.
• The opportunity to be part of driving the future success and development of our EMEA FTS business.
• The ability to work with leaders who support your career development providing mentoring, exposure to complex projects and supporting your ambitions.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Fire Engineer to join the already well-established team as part of the development of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for you if you are interested in moving into a forensic claims consultancy.

The FTS team has grown in both size and workload and this presents exciting opportunities for the successful candidate working on projects both in the UK and Internationally based from any of our UK locations.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working. For the right candidate we are open to this person being based in any of our EMEA locations.

Responsibilities:

• Providing support to the broader FTS team through knowledge and experience in Fire Engineering issues.
• Working actively with colleagues in the Fire Engineering team in providing an integrated source of expert level industry knowledge and expertise.
• Technical analysis of projects in dispute.
• Acting as support to the Expert Witness in Fire Engineer, as a discrete issue or as part of a multi discipline expert team.
• Supporting in an Advisory capacity to legal teams and clients on Fire Engineering related issues.
• Assisting colleagues in the delivering the highest quality of deliverables by providing peer review input.

Requirements:

Whilst the ideal candidate will have been appointed as an Expert Witness and have experience of giving formal evidence in court or arbitrations, we are also equally interested in candidates who have the right experience and are ready to start their career in Expert Witness services.

• BSc in Fire Engineering or related subject.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a consulting fire engineer.
• Detailed understanding of Fire Regulations, UK regulations are a plus.
• Experience of international projects.
• Experience working in international jurisdictions and the application of various fire regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.