Martin is a Chartered Physicist and has a broad-based science degree from The Open University, which he gained during his thirteen years working as a Crime Scene Investigator for Kent Police.

Prior to that, he worked at an electronics company where he gained an HNC in electronic and electrical engineering. He also worked for Kent Fire & Rescue Service during that time, he was retained Fire Fighter.

Before joining Hawkins in 2019, Martin spent fourteen years working as a fire investigator at Dr JH Burgoyne and Partners, where he undertook over 750 investigations, ranging from small, domestic fires to protracted investigation of major incidents overseas.

Martin has also been consulted regarding cases of domestic and commercial burglary. He is a Principal Associate based in our Cambridge Office.