A leading global maritime consultancy is seeking a high-caliber Marine Engineer to join their expert witness and technical dispute team. This firm is renowned for handling complex and high-profile maritime casualties, providing technical clarity to the world’s leading law firms, P&I Clubs, and shipowners.
The Role
- This is a dynamic role requiring a rare blend of forensic engineering and legal aptitude.
- Expert Witness: Delivering authoritative evidence and testimonies for international arbitrations and court cases.
- Forensic Investigation: Leading technical investigations into machinery failures, propulsion issues, and bunker disputes.
- Strategic Advisory: Acting as a key technical advisor to legal counsel and P&I claims executives.
- Technical Authorship: Producing sophisticated technical reports that bridge the gap between complex engineering and legal requirements.
- Must have sailed to the rank of Chief Engineer and have experience either within a marine consultancy, maritime law firm, P&I club, or as a Technical Superintendent with a ship owner/manager.
- Demonstrated ability to write and interpret legal-technical language and an understanding of the duties of an Expert Witness will be held in high regard.
- Communication: Exceptional command of English (written and oral)
This is an opportunity to move away from general surveying and into high-stakes, intellectually demanding consultancy work. You will be part of a team of experts, in a company wh expanding within the region.
