R&D Engineering Consultant

Atheray Stone; Wickwar; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atheray Stone is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our consultancy team in a hybrid role focused on R&D tax credits, Patent Box and government grants. You will translate complex engineering concepts into clear reports for clients and funding bodies, speaking with Engineering Directors and technical teams.

You'll work across mechanical, civil, structural, and manufacturing disciplines, visit client sites as needed, and receive full training to develop expertise in innovation funding and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master's or PhD required.
• Strong engineering experience across relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Confident speaking with senior engineers, directors and clients.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in innovation and R&D; full training provided.
• R&D tax experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Speak with clients about their engineering projects and technical challenges.
• Identify R&D, innovation and technological advancements.
• Write clear technical reports for R&D claims and grant applications.
• Work across mechanical, civil, structural, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
• Visit client sites when required.
• Work closely with the internal team to deliver high-quality reports.
• Keep up to date with R&D, engineering and new technologies.

Skills

Strong engineering experience

Clear communication

Report writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client facing

Innovation mindset

Education

Engineering degree or MSc/PhD

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineer with an interest in innovation and technology.

You will work with engineering clients to understand their innovative projects and help them access R&D Tax Credits, Patent Box and government grants.

You will speak with Engineering Directors and technical teams and turn complex engineering information into clear reports to support funding claims.

Hybrid role

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Speak with clients about their engineering projects and technical challenges.
• Identify R&D, innovation and technological advancements.
• Write clear technical reports for R&D claims and grant applications.
• Work across mechanical, civil, structural, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
• Visit client sites when required.
• Work closely with the internal team to deliver high-quality reports.
• Keep up to date with R&D, engineering and new technologies.

About You

• Engineering degree or Master's or PhD.
• Strong engineering experience.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Confident speaking with senior engineers, directors and clients.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interested in innovation and R&D.
• Previous R&D tax experience is not required - full training is provided.

Why Join

• Use your engineering skills in a consultancy environment.
• Work with a variety of engineering companies.
• Gain exposure to the latest R&D and technology.
• Develop your client-facing and consultancy skills