Flexible hybrid working environment National team culture: Crawford technology enables nationwide collaboration on all inspections, investigations and reports with opportunity for interstate and regional travel Varied work: 40% site visits and 60% office/hybrid (typically) - File/job closure within 3-4 weeks (typically) - Insurance claims range from storm damage, fire, bushfire, impact damage, leaking pipes, malicious damage, liability etc. About the Opportunity We are currently seeking a Forensic Engineer to provide expert advice on all things forensic engineering in our CRD Team located within our Melbourne office. CRD is a division of Crawford which offers Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Consultancy services to the insurance industry. To learn more about CRD, then please visit www.crawco.com.au/crd. As a Forensic Engineer, you will be: Inspecting and reporting on building related matters i.e., preparing causation reports on defects and damages to buildings and associated structures Providing technical advice and detailed scope of works and cost estimates in accordance with Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia Dealing with a variety of stakeholders at any given time, including Insureds, general public, builders and insurers We are open to hearing from you if you have remedial/structural engineering experience, and most importantly, have a can-do attitude, and are willing to grow your career within the forensic engineering/insurance space. About You The role will suit candidates who can demonstrate: Sound technical experience in Forensic Engineering (min 3 years) Excellent technical report writing skills Excellent client relationship and communication skills High motivation, responsibility, sound judgement and customer focus Previous experience documenting and leading a diverse range of projects Ability to perform in a fast-paced consulting environment with competing demands Strong commercial and business sense Key Requirements A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably structural engineering) Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or National Engineering Register (NER) qualified At least 3 years' experience as a Civil/Structural Engineer A thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards Experience working in a fast-paced environment; preferably within the insurance industry Experience working with legal firms and insurance companies (highly desirable) Ability to scope and estimate cost of repairs to domestic, commercial and industrial properties Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings Crawford is committed to being an inclusive workplace that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity of thought, experience and perspective and aim to create a workplace where our people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity. It is the policy of Crawford & Company that all successful employees consent to a national police check. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. Interested? Please submit a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role along with your resume.