Consultant - R&D (Mechanical Engineer)

-; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London seeks an R&D Consultant to enhance client relationships and support tax claims. The ideal candidate has over 2 years' experience in mechanical engineering and a degree in Civil Engineering. This role offers significant career development opportunities and a competitive salary, with flexibility including up to 100 remote days per year.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Extra day off for Birthday

5% Company Pension matched contribution

Immediate membership to Healthshield

Private Health Cover

Company Laptop & iPhone

Cycle to Work scheme

25% off Gym memberships

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the mechanical engineering industry.
• Strong technical understanding and consulting processes knowledge.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and manage claims.

Responsibilities

• Building client relationships throughout the sales and production process.
• Creating structured claim reports and managing R&D tax claims.
• Keeping informed on innovative developments across global sectors.

Skills

Client relationship building

Technical understanding

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

As a professional services company, Ayming partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries; our three delivery modes are consulting services, digital services and managed services.

Job Description

Ayming UK is looking for an R&D Consultant to join our thriving team in the heart of London.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Client facing: Client relationship building throughout the sales and production process. This includes regular correspondence for claim-related information and liaising directly with government task authorities on their behalf.
• Subject matter expert: A technical understanding of your specialism, with working knowledge of consulting processes.
• Report and claim management: Support in creating structured claim reports, R&D project descriptions and justifications, and claims adjustments based on determined tax liability.
• Aware and informed: Well‑versed in current affairs and innovative development across key global sectors.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience, preferably within the mechanical engineering industry.
• Strong Academic Foundation: A degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Collaborative & Dependable: Works well in teams, aligns with client needs, and follows structured methodologies.
• Proactive Learner & Problem Solver: Demonstrates curiosity, critical thinking, and initiative in tackling challenges and learning about R&D tax.

HR Policy

• Unleash your potential with our Ayming Academy and Ayming Digital Academy!
• Grow your career with our tailored support programs, My Professional Journey or MoveWithUS.
• Work your way: enjoy flexibility, inspiring and friendly spaces, with a up to 100 remote days per year.
• Connect and celebrate through events and gatherings all year round (Webinars, "Coffee With" etc.)

Local benefits

• A competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work!
• Thorough internal training to learn the real‑world applications of your specialism in R&D Tax Consulting, in line with HMRC guidelines.
• The opportunity to join a multi‑talented team made up of dual‑qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants, and software specialists.
• Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Food, and others.
• Being a part of a great team of over 70 Aymers in our London office.
• Extensive career development, progression, and training – Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications, personal goals, and aspirations so we can grow together.
• Career Coaching – Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.
• International mobility.

Employee perks

• 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days – a time to step back, relax, and focus on the things that are important to you.
• An extra day off for your Birthday.
• 5% Company Pension matched contribution – Looking after your future when it's time to step back and relax.
• Immediate membership to Healthshield, a "well‑being" medical health scheme.
• Day one access to Help@hand, an app‑based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• Company Laptop & iPhone.
• Private Health Cover.
• 4× Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 25% off Gym memberships, Leisure centres, Bootcamps or Yoga studios.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform (Sodexo) – multiple discounts across High street stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.

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