Job Description

We're partnered with a leading R&D Tax consultancy in the search for a Senior R&D Tax Technical Consultant - Civil & Construction to support their growing Consultancy team in London. This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical background and a knack for translating innovation into tangible outcomes.
What You'll Do:

• Lead the preparation of robust and detailed R&D technical reports, ensuring claims are fully compliant with regulatory standards and optimised for client benefit.
• Conduct high-level technical meetings with stakeholders ranging from project engineers to C-suite executives, accurately identifying and documenting eligible R&D activities.
• Analyse engineering and innovation projects in detail, assessing their eligibility for R&D tax relief and articulating the technical advancements achieved.
• Oversee the full claims process, managing timelines, deliverables, and client communications to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Represent clients during HMRC enquiries, ensuring claims are defended with technical accuracy and compliance rigor.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and industry practices in R&D tax incentives, providing thought leadership internally and externally.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in the R&D tax consultancy sector, with demonstrable success in preparing and managing claims.
• Ability to evaluate complex engineering projects, extract key technical details, and translate them into clear, structured narratives.
• Ability to take ownership of client portfolios, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and mentor junior consultants where required.
• Familiarity with DSIT Guidelines, CIRD (Corporate Intangibles Research and Development Manual), and current HMRC enquiry practices.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and substantial commission
• Performance-related bonuses and clear progression opportunities.
• Vitality health plan, including gym discounts, cinema tickets, GP access and much more.
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays.
• Annual team trips and quarterly social incentives.

Skills Required