R&D Technical Consultant - Client-Facing STEM Role

CBTax; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonus

Company pension contribution

Private healthcare cover

Latest devices via salary sacrifice

Flexible benefits package

Regular team incentives and events

Recognition for high performance

Job summary

CBTax is seeking an R&D Associate Technical Consultant to work across Manchester, Northampton and Dublin. You will translate complex technical work into compliant R&D tax relief claims, spanning engineering, software, life sciences and manufacturing.

If you’re a recent STEM graduate who enjoys solving problems and communicating technical concepts clearly, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing, international firm.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or related technical discipline.
• 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.
• A full driving licence is a must-have for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to uncover and assess eligible R&D activities.
• Conduct technical interviews and on-site visits with R&D teams, 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 guidelines to ensure all technical content is audit-ready.
• Advise clients on best practices for documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

STEM degree

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Client-facing communication

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

STEM degree or related technical discipline

Job description

CBTax is seeking an R&D Associate Technical Consultant to work across Manchester, Northampton and Dublin. You will translate complex technical work into compliant R&D tax relief claims, spanning engineering, software, life sciences and manufacturing.

If you’re a recent STEM graduate who enjoys solving problems and communicating technical concepts clearly, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing, international firm.