FEI combines formal forensic engineering expertise with extensive practical engineering and investigative experience.
years of forensic and investigative experience
FEI provides independent forensic engineering, fire and explosion, and crime-scene investigation support for civil, criminal and insurance matters. Principal-led enquiries combine practical engineering experience with structured evidence assessment to provide clear, proportionate and evidence-based opinion.
Mike Moulden BEng MSc is a mechanical engineer and forensic investigator with more than 25 years of forensic and investigative experience. His background combines practical plumbing, heating, gas and building-services experience with fire and explosion investigation, crime-scene investigation and forensic engineering. He has worked on civil, criminal, insurance and international investigations and provides independent, proportionate opinion within his areas of expertise, using specialist support where required.
FEI brings together forensic engineering, fire and explosion investigation, and crime-scene investigation with practical experience of design, installation, operation and failure. The Principal Investigator’s combined academic and practitioner background supports a thorough examination not only of the physical evidence, but also of how systems are installed, used and maintained—and how failures can occur in practice. This principal-led perspective is distinctive and valuable in civil, criminal and insurance matters.
Practical experience of mechanical and building-services systems, including installation, operation, maintenance and failure.
Hands-on plant understanding • Pragmatic reality
Experience in crime-scene investigation, fire and explosion investigation, forensic engineering, evidence recovery and preservation, and expert evidence, supporting independent opinion within the Principal Forensic Engineer’s areas of expertise
EVIDENCE-BASED METHODOLOGY • DEFENSIBLE REPORTING
Qualifications and practical experience supporting independent forensic engineering and investigative opinion.
Postgraduate qualification in forensic engineering and science, supporting structured evidence assessment and technical investigation.
Mechanical engineering qualification supporting the assessment of machinery, components and mechanical failures.
Experience of electrical incidents associated with fire, equipment and building services, using specialist electrical input where required.
Previous practical experience of HVAC and building-services installation, operation, maintenance and associated failures.
Historical practical experience of gas systems, installation and associated incident investigation.
Forensic assessment of water escape claims, pipe freezing, de-zincification of brass fittings, solder joint delamination, pressure vessel failure, and push-fit decoupling.
Experience of fire and explosion investigation, including scene examination, evidence assessment and specialist support where required.
Serving as Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Scene Manager, and Crime Scene Co-ordinator. Expert in major complex crime scenes, evidential recovery, and forensic governance.
More than 25 years of forensic and investigative experience across civil, criminal, insurance and international investigations.
Rapid physical inspection, photographic mapping, and secure evidence preservation and controlled exhibit handling
Examination and proportionate testing, with appropriately accredited laboratories and qualified specialists used where required.
Structured hypothesis testing against the available evidence, records and reasonable alternative explanations.
Clear, reasoned reporting, with expert evidence compliant with CPR Part 35 and CrimPR Part 19 where applicable to the instruction.
Speak with the Principal Forensic Engineer to discuss the incident, the available evidence and the proportionate next step.
