Hawkins & Associates
David Edwards is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and forensic investigation. Currently serving as a Forensic Investigator at Hawkins & Associates since July 2023, David previously held roles including Electrical Building Services Engineer at Advanced Oncotherapy plc and Technical Sales Manager at Edocuments. David's expertise encompasses energy management and building services, demonstrated during tenure as Energy Technical Development Manager at Imtech and Energy Sales Account Manager at Total Control Services Ltd. David began the career as a Project Engineer at Mitie, focusing on high-quality building services installations, and initially worked as a Network Administrator at RJL Computing Solutions. David holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Building Services Engineering from London South Bank University.
Hawkins & Associates
Hawkins is a multi-disciplinary forensic practice established in 1980 with offices in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. We work primarily with the insurance, loss adjusting, risk management and legal professions providing specialist pre-loss risk assessment, forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services, post-loss remediation and prevention advice. We have a team of over 100 forensic engineers and scientists who can investigate a wide range of losses including fires, explosions, road traffic accidents, personal injuries, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, power generation, marine and contamination issues and many more. We are industry leaders with proven expertise and practical experience, married with a real awareness of our clients’ needs. We offer a rapid response, attending the scene immediately if required. A preliminary report is produced within three days of the scene visit, setting out the most probable cause and a proposed strategy for further investigation. Our reporting is flexible and can be tailored to your needs, depending on the scale and urgency of the investigation. Our services range from a free consultation through to a full investigation where required to formulate a clear and impartial report for the support of legal action.