HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.
As part of the HKA team you can expect: - A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the Forensic Technical Services practice and our team together.
- The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
- Utilise our excellent reputation in developing our employees' careers and supporting personal growth.
The Opportunity:Our Energy, Resources and Industrial (ERI) Forensic Technical Services team are lookingfor an experienced industry professional who can provide expert level and advisory support to a broad range of single and multi-discipline client engagements within the domain of Process Engineering.
The Role: - Providing support to the broader FTS team through knowledge and experience in Chemical / Process Engineering issues.
- Working actively with colleagues in the FTS ERI team in providing an integrated source of expert level industry knowledge and expertise.
- Retrospective and forensic technical analysis of projects in dispute.
- Acting as Expert Witness in Chemical / Process Engineering, as a discrete issue or as part of a multi discipline expert team.
- Acting in an Advisory capacity to legal teams and clients on Chemical / Process Engineering related issues.
- Assisting colleagues in the delivering the highest quality of deliverables by providing peer review input across ERI disciplines.
Skills and Experience:Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:
- 15+ years of design or combined field experience within Chemical / Process Engineering and/or Operations.
- Sector experience to include Industrial and manufacturing - process, chemical, water/wastewater, power, and/or oil & gas.
- Significant experience and detailed knowledge of Chemical / Process Engineering procedures, process and best practice.
- Significant experience and detailed knowledge of process design, testing, commissioning and operational optimisation.
- Experience and Knowledge of current software tools and analysis / 3D Modelling and Process Simulation techniques.
- Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, industry body guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Corrosion and Material Science and advantage.
- Experience in Expert Witness work an advantage but not essential.
What we offer:At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.
We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.
Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.
ED&I at HKA:HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with local legislation.
Department Forensic Technical Services (Engineering) Locations London, UK, Birmingham, UK, Glasgow, UK Remote status Hybrid Remote
