Hawkins & Associates
Ian Major is a seasoned civil engineer and forensic expert with over two decades of experience in the engineering field. Since October 2010, Ian Major has served as Regional Manager and Forensic Engineer at Hawkins & Associates, specializing in the investigation of failures and defects within the built environment. Prior to this role, Ian Major held the position of Principal Engineer and Project Manager at Hyder Consulting, overseeing major infrastructure projects, including the N5 in Ireland and A2 widening in Kent. Earlier experience includes roles as Senior Engineer at Capita Symonds, Site Engineer during a secondment at Interserve, and Graduate Engineer at Aspen Burrow Crocker. Ian Major holds a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey.
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.