Hawkins & Associates
Luke Collins is an experienced professional in the field of engineering and forensics, currently serving as a Regional Manager and Senior Associate at Hawkins & Associates since August 2014, where investigations of vehicle fires and road traffic accidents are undertaken. Prior to this role, Luke was an OEM Sales Engineer at NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd from September 2012 to September 2014, specializing in technical support for customer OEM applications. Luke started the career at Hannaford Forensic Services as a Vehicle Fire Investigator from January 2009 to August 2012, benefiting from hands-on training in fire science and investigative engineering. Earlier experience includes a position as a Dynamic Test Technician at Ipeco Holdings Plc from July 2007 to April 2008, working on bespoke aircraft seat production. Luke holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Sheffield, completed from 2003 to 2007.
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.