Senior Failure Analysis Consultant

Location: Liverpool (Office-based with potential hybrid working)

Salary: Circa £70,000 (adaptable depending on experience)

Start Date: 17 July 2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Failure Analysis Consultant to join a highly respected technical consultancy specializing in complex engineering and metallurgical investigations. This is a consultancy‑led position where you will provide expert technical advice to clients across a range of industries, conducting detailed failure investigations and delivering robust root cause analysis on critical engineering components.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior metallurgist or failure analysis specialist who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, producing expert reports, and working directly with clients on technically challenging cases.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex failure investigations involving metallic components and engineering systems.
- Conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA) using metallurgical principles and failure analysis methodologies.
- Perform laboratory examinations, material assessments and fracture investigations.
- Carry out site inspections and witness testing where required.
- Produce high‑quality technical reports, clearly communicating findings and recommendations to clients.




- Provide expert technical consultancy and advice throughout investigations.
- Support clients with preventative recommendations to minimise future failures.
- Present findings to clients and, where required, provide expert witness testimony in legal or arbitration proceedings.
- Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.

What our client is looking for

- An experienced metallurgist or materials engineer with a proven track record in forensic engineering, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
- Experience conducting metallurgical failure investigations.
- Demonstrable expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Strong understanding of fracture mechanics, corrosion, fatigue, wear mechanisms and material degradation.
- Experience interpreting laboratory test results and metallurgical examinations.
- Ability to produce detailed technical reports for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with clients.
- Commercial awareness and experience working within a consultancy or client‑facing environment would be highly advantageous.
- Experience acting as an expert witness or supporting legal investigations.

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📌 Senior Failure Analysis Consultant (City of Liverpool)
🏢 Russell Taylor Group
📍 City of Liverpool