R&D Technical Consultant

CBTax Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Location: Northampton (Office-Based)

Salary: Negotiable + performance-based bonus

Reporting to: Technical Director

Role: R&D Technical Consultant

This role is perfect for recent grads from a STEM background or career professionals in Science or Engineering. We actively recruit talent across experience levels, from associates to PhD experts. Bridge Innovation and Tax. Turn Complex Ideas into Strategic Value.

At CBTax, our R&D Technical Consultants work directly with innovative businesses across the UK and Ireland, translating complex technical work into powerful, compliant R&D tax relief claims. From engineering and software to life sciences and manufacturing, we help clients unlock funding and push the boundaries of innovation.

• Work directly with clients to uncover and assess eligible R&D activities.
• Conduct technical interviews and on-site visits with engineers and scientists.
• Analyse complex technical processes and write compelling technical reports.
• Partner with tax and compliance teams to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Keep up to date with HMRC guidance to ensure all technical content is audit‑ready.
• Advise clients on best practices for documentation and record‑keeping.
• Support responses to HMRC queries and technical clarification requests.

• A STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to distil complex concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client‑facing conversations.
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and attention to detail.
• We ideally need you to be able to drive. You won’t be on the road every day but you will need to see clients from time to time.

• Prior experience in R&D tax consultancy or technical report/grant writing.
• Background in engineering, software, or scientific research.
• Familiarity with UK R&D tax relief legislation.
• Experience interviewing engineers or technical teams.

• Enjoy working across tech, science, engineering and commercial advisory.
• Want a career that blends your STEM knowledge with real‑world business impact.
• Take pride in clear, structured writing and effective client communication.
• Are looking to grow in a collaborative, knowledge‑driven team.
• See innovation not just as a topic but as a way of working.

• A negotiable basic + performance‑based bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Bupa private healthcare.
• Tech Scheme – stay up to date with the latest gear.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits and reward incentives.

• Clear path to Senior Technical Consultant and R&D Manager.
• Regular development and mentoring opportunities.
• Work with some of the UK's most innovative businesses.
• Join a team of scientists, engineers, and commercial experts driving impact.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, we’re happy to support you.

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