Ian Major
Ian started his career working for Aspen Burrow Crocker on a variety of civil engineering projects. He was involved in the design of numerous highway and infrastructure schemes, waste transfer stations and the Thameslink rail project. He has also spent time supervising construction work on site including a year working at wastewater treatment plants. In 1999, Ian joined Hyder Consulting where he spent 11 years working predominantly on the design and project management of major infrastructure projects including the N5 in Ireland, the A2 widening in Kent and the A421 improvements in Bedfordshire. Ian joined Hawkins in 2010, specialising in the investigation of property damage and personal injuries involving civil engineering and building incidents. He is also an experienced fire investigator, having investigated over 200 fires including major and complex losses in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. In his specialist field of engineering, Ian has determined the causes of a wide range of losses from small domestic claims of water ingress through to catastrophic building collapses. Other examples of incidents that Ian has investigated include wall failures, subsidence, flooding and problems associated with ground-borne vibration. Much of this work has involved advising on matters in relation to the requirements of […]
Lucy Pinkard Under The Spotlight
We spent some time finding out more about Hawkins Fire and Explosions expert Lucy Pinkard, and what led her to a career with Hawkins.
Anna Knight Celebrates 20 Years at Hawkins
Fire and explosions expert Anna Knight celebrates 2 decades of dedicated service at Hawkins. We would like to thank Anna for her commitment.
Russ Smith Celebrates 20 Years at Hawkins
Hawkins Quality Manager, Russ Smith celebrates 20 years of service this August 2025. We would like to thank him for his dedicated service.
Hawkins Hosts Forensic Fun Day
Hawkins hosts guests from CNA Hardy for a forensic fun day, showcasing Hawkins practical investigative capabilities.
James Clarke Presents to Suffolk Fire & Rescue
James Clarke recently presented to Suffolk Fire and Rescue, on the fire safety design and construction of external walls in multi storey buildings.
Chemical Analytical Techniques in Forensic Investigations
Forensic investigators occasionally need to turn to analytical chemistry to solve a case and effect a recovery or repudiate a claim. James discusses the techniques Hawkins use and their application in real cases.
International Women in Engineering Day
We celebrate our Female Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2025
Dr Nick Carey Presents at ICIC
Nick Carey presented at the ICIC, he gave a talk on the challenges of tackling fires aboard containerships.
Dr Tom Peat Presents at Marine Insurance Greece
Tom provided insight into the complexities of marine fire investigations and the importance of collaboration between stakeholders to prioritise safety.