Project Manager

CBTAX; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBTax, a fast-growing R&D tax relief consultancy with Dublin presence, seeks a Project Manager to own and shape a new client-project function. You will manage a portfolio of existing clients, serving as their dedicated contact and delivering R&D claim work on time.

Focus is on service delivery and relationship management, ensuring timely claims, prompt query handling, and a proactive client-CBTax partnership. Driving licence required for visits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar client-facing role in professional services (min 3+ years).
• Strong track record managing client portfolios and acting as primary client contact.
• Confidence in proactive client outreach via phone, email and visits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for trust-building.
• Strong organisational and project management to coordinate cross-team deliverables.
• Autonomy in establishing new processes within a growing function.
• Understanding of B2B/professional services client service excellence.
• Full Irish driving licence required for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for an assigned portfolio, managing timelines and communication.
• Act as project manager for client deliverables, coordinating with internal teams to deliver R&D tax relief services on time.
• Proactively reach out to clients for updates and identify additional support opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client interactions and project status records in the CRM.
• Ensure an excellent client experience throughout delivery.

Skills

Client management

Project coordination

Relationship management

Communication

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Role

Project Manager

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience

Location

Dublin

About CBTax

CBTax is an award-winning, global R&D tax consultancy firm with offices in Manchester and Northampton in the UK, Dublin serving the Republic of Ireland, and our newest locations in New York and Dubai supporting the US and Middle Eastern markets.

As one of the fastest-growing firms in our sector, we specialise in R&D Tax Relief, partnering with businesses across many sectors including engineering, technology, manufacturing, construction, energy, science, agriculture, and food & beverage to deliver robust claims, commercial value, and fully compliant advice.

We're looking for high-performing, commercially minded problem-solvers who want to make a tangible impact. There has never been a more exciting time to join CBTax as we continue our international growth.

About The Role

Own your client portfolio and shape a brand-new client project management function at one of the fastest-growing global R&D tax relief consultancies. You will take ownership of a portfolio of existing clients, acting as their dedicated first point of contact and project manager.

The focus is on service/project delivery and relationship management — ensuring deliverables such as R&D claim preparation, submissions, and ongoing support are completed on time, queries are handled promptly, and the client-CBTax partnership remains strong and proactive.

In This Role You Will

• Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of clients, building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships, managing timelines, documentation, and communication.
• Act as project manager for client deliverables (R&D tax credit engagements): coordinate with internal technical teams and clients to ensure R&D Tax Relief claims, reports, and other services are delivered accurately and on time through to completion
• Proactively reach out to clients for regular check-ins, updates on their projects, and to identify any emerging needs or opportunities for additional support.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, project status, and deliverables using our CRM system
• Ensure an excellent client experience throughout delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Account Manager, Client Manager, or similar client-facing roles in R&D, tax advisory or professional services (minimum 3+ years)
• Strong track record of managing client portfolios, building and maintaining relationships, and acting as the key point of contact for clients.
• Confidence in proactively reaching out to clients (phone, email and client visits) and conducting regular project and relationship management activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and handle client queries professionally
• Strong organisational and project management skills to coordinate deliverables between teams and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working autonomously in a new/establishing function, with the initiative to shape processes
• Understanding of client service excellence in B2B/professional services environments
• A full Irish driving licence is required for client visits.

This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Only candidates with full and existing right to work will be considered.