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Director Electrical Expert Witness
October 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Director Electrical Expert Witness
Our client is a leading provider of Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness services relating to IT and Technology with an ever increasing portfolio of high-profile litigation and global arbitration cases. Special ties include the analysis of disputed and frustrated outsourcing project delivery, fitness for purpose, compliance and intellectual property disputes.
The ideal Electrical Expert Witness will have the following duties and responsibility;
You will be willing to take on immediate responsibility Involving site visits, document review and ultimately the production of expert reports that will be used to aid clients, their legal representatives or the court in matters relating to electronics and electrical engineering. This will include:
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Advising in relation to compliance with current legislative requirements, best practice and fitness for purpose;
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Conducting site inspections and practical investigations of electronic products to understand and advise on any related failure;
Presenting all findings in a report and, in some cases, attending court to provide your opinions in person.
The quality of outputs will determine opportunities for future progression for the candidate.
Ideally the candidate will have a diverse background, but the most important thing is to have a problem-solving mindset. This is because they will sometimes need to look at things they are not immediately familiar with, but which they can find a solution to through research based on the experience they do have. Examples of the subjects which will require investigation are:
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Electronic Components
Audio/Recording Technology
Electronic Systems and Products Analysis for Fitness for Purpose
Forensic Electronic Engineering
Electrical Hazards and Safety
Site Wiring Inspections
Electrical Machine Failure Investigations
Electric Shock
Metering Disputes/Illegal Extraction
Standards Compliance and Wiring Regulations
The Company
The successful Electrical Expert Witness will be working for an employer who will provide you with the following;
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Competitive salary based on experience
Generous holiday allowance
Company pension scheme
Private health insurance
Opportunities for progression based on performance
The Candidate
As the successful Expert Witness must have significant experience in the following;
Essential Experience
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10 + year(s) experience in the expert witness professional environment related to electronics and electrical engineering; and/or
Specific experience as an industry consultant or Senior Authorised Person.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
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A solid understanding of electronics and electrical engineering as well as knowledge of industry legislation (e.g. BS7671 "IEE Wiring Regulations") and best practice;
Critical thinking & problem solving;
Proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to work independently or as part of a team depending on current requirements;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Good English/Maths/General IT skills.
Additional Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Degree in a related technical field;
Experience in other technical industries;
Projects / Programme Management;
Technology Projects Delivery;
Legal training or experience;
Understanding of computing concepts;
Client-facing business experience.
About Precision Recruitment
This Laboratory Manager role is posted by Precision Recruitment, specialists in Engineering, Technical, Consultancy Recruitment. Operating in our tenth year, we have placed hundreds of Engineering Consultants in fantastic new roles.
We have many engineering roles around the East Midlands including Leicester, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Coalville and Northampton so get in touch today.
Interested? To apply for the Electrical Expert Witness Position, here are your three options:
"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Reena Tailor on 0116 254 5411 between 8am - 5pm "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to be get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know "I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me" - email with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail.Precision are committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system
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