R&D Tax – Science / Engineering Consultant 1

Overview

As a Consultant/Senior Consultant in EY’s Global Grants Credits & Incentives, you help clients identify R&D activities that qualify for tax relief. You’ll work alongside STEM and tax professionals to assess projects, produce technical reports, and support client communications. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to business development across sectors. This role offers exposure to diverse industries and meaningful impact on client innovation strategies. You’ll join a high‑caliber, inclusive team focused on shaping a better working world.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• Total Rewards package
• Support for career development
• Health and wellbeing offerings
• Insurance
• Savings and discounts

Responsibilities

• Lead interviews with senior technical personnel to identify R&D aspects qualifying for relief
• Write and review technical project reports highlighting key factors of client projects
• Engage in extensive client communication and relationship building
• Support business development opportunities and cross-sector R&D claims
• Collaborate within a project team across diverse skill sets
• Perform data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure
• Ensure high-quality delivery of advice while managing risk and reputation
• Adapt knowledge to different sectors and build core capabilities

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Science, Technology, or Engineering
• 1+ years of industry experience in science, technology, or engineering
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach
• Flexibility to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Desirable: prior R&D tax experience

• Interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Client-focused relationship building
• Data analysis
• Technical report writing
• Understanding of R&D tax relief guidelines

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