AS-Forensic Engineer - CRD

• Inspect and report on building related matters, undertake and/or co-ordinate forensic investigations, provide detailed scope of works and cost estimate, obtain and review tenders, and manage various projects.

• Work within strict Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and in accordance with policy liability.
• Conduct field investigations and analyse failures involving all types of structures and construction problems including residential, commercial and industrial properties
• Determine of the cause, origin, and extent of structural failures, water intrusions, construction defects and building system failures
• Assignments may include foundation settlement investigations, structural assessments, site evaluations, sub-surface investigations, vibration analysis and other structural related issues
• Analyse failures in buildings and other infrastructure systems by conducting site visits and applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Prepare written reports that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Customer Focus: Focus on understanding and meeting the customer's needs. Involves actively seeking information to understand internal and external customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs
• Organisational/Time Management: Effectively prioritises work and meets deadlines. Involves allocating time and resources efficiently and effectively; managing multiple assignments or tasks effectively.
• Quality: Consistently produces high quality work. Involves professional presentation of documents, with high level of accuracy.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally with both internal and external clients. Involves conveying information, both written and verbal, in a clear and concise manner.
• Responsiveness: Responds to requests for information, emails and returns telephone calls promptly and professionally
• Adaptability: Demonstrates tolerance for uncertainty; responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and altering behaviour to better fit different situations; learn new skills, perform work in different ways; willing to be flexible.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others and build effective working relationships to accomplish common team goals and objectives. Involves understanding team dynamics, fostering collaboration, providing a tangible contribution and listening and responding to the input of others in a manner that creates an environment of mutual trust and respect. Willingness to transfer knowledge and skills as appropriate

• Insurers and intermediaries
• Clients Lawyers
• Insureds and their representatives
• Loss Adjusters
• Builders and Contractors

• A thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience working with legal firms and insurance companies is a plus
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel and clients both verbally and written
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel and clients both verbally and written
• Proven technical competency

• Ability to work on own initiative;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team;
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently.

• Ability to scope and estimate cost of repairs to Domestic, Commercial and Industrial properties
• IT competent
• Complex Report writing
• Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably structural engineering)
• At least five plus (2+) years' experience as an engineer (residential, industrial and commercial buildings)