Head Of Large Loss

Head of Large and Complex Loss Collision Investigation - GBB Remote/ home Based 35 hours per week - flexible Competitive, incentive-based salary Company vehicle and equipment provided Why would you join Davies? At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, out values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to work! You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits including but not limited to: Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers 25 days holiday (rising with service plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days a year!) Development and training. Davies are looking for an experienced engineer/ scientist to join our Forensic Collision Investigations department, GBB, as Head of Large and Complex Loss Collision Investigations. On top of managing your own forensic investigations case-load, as department head you will take on additional responsibilities including managing a team of forensic investigators, liaising with clients, and working with the Director of GBB to run and develop the large and complex loss collision investigation operation. A level 6 qualification (degree) in science or engineering-based subject is desirable but those with equivalent practical experience are also encouraged to apply. In addition, you must have outstanding organisation and communication skills, be self-motivated, well-disciplined, and passionate. What will your day look like: The Head of Large and Complex Loss Investigations will be an experienced collision investigation/ reconstruction expert with a keen eye for detail and skills to conduct collision investigations including (but not limited to): Travel to and from site to carry out forensic vehicle examinations, locus inspections and photography Download and analyse vehicle data Consider findings alongside witness statements and other information sources, such to investigate and reconstruct collisions, determining such things as collision speeds, reaction times, lines of sight, liability, conspicuity in collisions involving (inter alia) motor vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians Prepare high quality, impartial, technically accurate reports for use in pre- and post-litigation. Be an expert witness for the court and attend meetings with lawyers and equivalent subject experts, and provide expert testimony at trial. We receive instructions from solicitors, insurance companies, manufacturers and the general public. The role is customer facing with frequent meetings and discussions with clients and barristers. In addition to your case load you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Large and Complex Loss Collision Investigation team, dealing with customer enquiries, recruitment, and overseeing quality control. You will be a figure-head for the department, helping set standards and driving it forward in terms of capability and scale. Working closely with the Large Loss Planning Manager you will ensure investigations are dealt with in the most practical and cost-effective manner in order to provide a class-leading service. Reporting to the Director of GBB you will also be involved with business development and contribute to strategy and decision-making so the successful candidate will have a keen interest in the latest in collision investigation techniques and technology. Abilities And Knowledge: This is not a trainee position. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running in terms of capability in large and complex collision investigation as no training will be provided in that respect. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering or science-based subject or demonstration of equivalent practical experience Ideal additional qualifications Specific Collision Investigation Qualifications (UCPD, Cert HE etc) Member of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators Required Experience: Collision investigation Vehicle examinations Vehicle downloads (e.g. Bosch CDR) Court attendance 3D modelling and surveying Personal attributes: A team player able to forge strong communication channels with a team of remote members. Enthusiastic and driven to providing a high-quality service for customers Passionate about collision investigation. Keeps themselves up-to-date with the latest techniques and equipment Good presentations skills Well organised. Able to manage own workload and those of others A bit about GBB and Davies: GBB are a team of expert engineers and scientists who provide expert witness services for the benefit of the court in motor-vehicle related matters. Our work and understanding is supported by a research department which conducts regular crash-testing. GBB are part of the Davies Group, a global team of more than 6,500 professionals and growing, operating across the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada & Bermuda. Specialising in professional services and technology firms, working in partnerships with leading insurance, which are highly regulated, global businesses. We are a multi award-winning specialist professional services and technology business.We deliver operations, consulting and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, transformation & change management. Our values: Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions, and grow together. In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead. We succeed because we are multi-talented: in the skills of our teams, specialisms, and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. We are D ynamic - We readily adapt to the changing environment. We strive for what’s next. We relentlessly seek more: for our business, our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We are I nnovative - We are solution-focused. We have an entrepreneurial mindset. We are empowered to discover new paths. We S ucceed together - We support each other to grow. We value different perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We make an impact in our communities. We are C onnected - We are united under one mission. We believe in the power of Davies to make a difference. We are greater than the sum of our parts. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Davies Group endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability, please contact Human Resources.