Fire Investigator

Company overview

Jensen Hughes has built its reputation over many decades as a specialist in fire protection engineering and closely related risk, safety, and security services. Since 1939, the organization has supported clients and communities with expertise spanning accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation, and more.

Its teams of engineers and consultants work together to address complex safety and security problems, helping customers safeguard people, assets, and reputations. The company emphasizes research, technology, and practical expertise as part of its mission to help create safer, more secure, and resilient environments.

Jensen Hughes also highlights a people-first culture built on trust, integrity, and professional growth, supported by employee networks that encourage connection, shared learning, and career development.

Role summary

This Ireland-based opportunity is for a Fire Investigator to join a skilled forensic investigation team. The role focuses on investigating the origin and cause of fires, explosions, and other incidents or failures on land and at sea. The team is known for delivering technically rigorous reports, strong evidence handling, and expert testimony for use in courts and other proceedings.

In a forensic investigation context, the work includes identifying what caused an event and assessing whether a claim may be recoverable from a third party or may be repudiated because the policyholder did not meet obligations under the insurance contract.

Key responsibilities

• Visit incident locations, secure and record evidence, and speak with witnesses as part of the investigation process.
• Lead investigations into the origin, cause, and progression of more complex fire and explosion cases.
• Coordinate with specialists and experts acting for other interested parties.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and consistently high-standard technical reports.
• Provide expert witness input when required.
• Use the company’s case management platform to log all activity in line with service-level expectations.
• Take part in joint examinations and draw on specialist expertise where needed.
• Keep technical knowledge current through training, research, and review of scientific publications and field developments.
• Attend marketing events when needed.
• Create and deliver articles or presentations for training and marketing use.
• Represent the company at meetings and conferences as a professional ambassador.

Requirements

• Applicants should have relevant background through experience and/or qualifications in fire investigation, fire engineering, forensic science, or a closely related field.
• Professional body membership would be a plus, though it is not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience is essential regardless of academic route.
• Strong analytical ability and a disciplined, scientific approach to examining incident scenes are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, with the ability to present information clearly and without ambiguity.
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients are important.
• Candidates must be able to work independently with limited supervision, while still using internal support when needed.
• The job involves frequent travel at short notice across Ireland and the UK, with some overseas travel possible.
• A current driving licence is required, and owning a car is preferred.

Additional information

Compensation includes a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus, along with other benefits.

Jensen Hughes is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The company also notes its approach to responsible use of AI tools during recruitment, as well as its commitment to protecting personal data in line with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.

Agency policy

The company may sometimes work with recruitment agencies for selected vacancies when business needs require it. However, unsolicited resumes, inquiries, or proposals from agencies are not accepted as a standard route for candidate consideration. Agencies must first be reviewed and approved by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or a member of the talent acquisition team, and must sign the company’s standard agreement before any engagement. Hiring managers and employees are not authorized to accept resumes, run fee-based searches through recruiting firms, or sign search agreements. This policy does not apply to staffing firms or agencies supplying temporary workers. Interested recruiting agencies may contact the recruitment team through the company’s recruiting contact address.