Capital Allowances Consultant

AECOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a consultant to join its Fiscal Incentives team in London. The role involves delivering capital allowances claims and expanding service offerings. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant field like quantity surveying and possess strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills. The position ensures effective management of claim processes, including compliance with legislation and HMRC guidelines, and encourages ongoing professional development through training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments of projects to ensure valid claims.
• Undertake property surveys to support claim processes.
• Prepare high-quality capital allowances claims.
• Manage claim processes and liaise with clients and colleagues.
• Support claims during HMRC enquiries.
• Attend meetings to build relationships for business opportunities.
• Utilise in-house management and quality control systems.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge.

Skills

Understanding of construction technology and property finance

Excellent communication skills

Analytical problem solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Motivated and able to self-manage

Methodical and well organised

Commercial outlook and desire to develop personal network

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., quantity surveying)

Professional qualification like RICS or ATT

Job description

Job Description

AECOM’s Fiscal Incentives team is looking to recruit a consultant to join the team in London. This role focuses on delivering capital allowances claims and expanding the team’s service offering.

Responsibilities

• Technical assessment of projects in line with relevant legislation, legal precedent and HMRC guidance to ensure that valid claims can be made.
• Undertaking property surveys to support claim process.
• Preparation of compliant, high-quality capital allowances claims utilising in-house software.
• Effective management of claim process, including liaison with clients, consultants and colleagues to ensure claims are optimised and deadlines met.
• Support claims in the event of HMRC enquiries.
• Attend meetings, build and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, intermediaries and other networks to help develop new business opportunities.
• Utilise in-house project management and quality control systems/protocols.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge.
• Work with senior team to develop capability in other service areas such as land remediation relief, VAT and international depreciation.
• Drive self-development through external training, the performance management process and AECOM University training resource.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject, such as quantity surveying
• Relevant professional qualification such as RICS or ATT would be beneficial.

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of construction technology and property finance;
• Motivated and able to self-manage a wide array of ongoing tasks;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, often to challenging deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Methodical and well organised;
• Analytical problem solving skills;
• Commercial outlook and desire to develop personal network.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

• Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do.
• Be decisive - Know how to prioritise, advocate focus and accountability.
• Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
• Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.