Associate R&D Technical Consultant (engineering)
Launch your career where science meets strategy. CBTax is one of the UK’s fastest-growing R&D consultancies—and we’re looking for sharp STEM grads to help innovative businesses unlock R&D tax relief.
Job Title: Associate R&D Technical Consultant (engineering)
Location: Northampton – Office Based
Salary: Negotiable + Bonus
Reporting to: R&D Manager
Start Your Career at the Frontier of Innovation
CBTax is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tax consultancies, and we’re hiring ambitious engineering grads to join our R&D Technical team. This isn’t your average graduate role, it’s a launchpad into consulting, innovation, and technical strategy.
As an Associate R&D Technical Consultant, you’ll work directly with engineers, scientists and founders across the UK to uncover how their innovations qualify for tax incentives. Think client-facing, brain-engaged, problem-solving every day.
What You’ll Do
• Work with businesses to identify innovative projects eligible for R&D tax relief
• Translate complex engineering and scientific activities into clear, compelling technical reports
• Conduct interviews and site visits with senior technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with finance and tax teams to build robust claims
• Stay on top of HMRC guidance and emerging innovation trends
• Learn fast—technical training, tax knowledge, and consulting skills all included
What You Bring
• A degree in engineering
• Curiosity, analytical thinking, and a love for problem-solving
• Clear, confident writing and communication skills
• The ability to simplify technical detail without stripping out the substance
• An interest in innovation, technology, and what makes businesses tick
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
• Want a role that mixes technical work with client interaction
• Enjoy breaking down complex ideas and turning them into compelling narratives
• Are excited to build a career in a high-growth, high-impact consultancy
• Value progression, mentorship, and being surrounded by smart people
• Are more interested in innovation than number-crunching
What’s in It for You?
• Uncapped commission structure + performance bonuses
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Bupa private healthcare
• Flexible lifestyle perks
• Fast-tracked career development with clear paths to senior roles
Inclusion
We welcome talent from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know—your potential matters more than your path here.
Please note: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Only candidates with existing right to work in the UK will be considered.
- Department
- Delivery
- Role
- Associate
- Locations
- Northampton
About CBTax
CBTax are a leading professional tax consultancy practice operating across the whole of the UK, specialising in R&D Tax Relief claims. With a wealth of experience from qualified, experienced Chartered Tax Advisers, leading Sector Specialists, Chartered Accountants and Research Analysts.
Our team have knowledge of diverse sectors, tax and industry-based experience to maximise our clients R&D Tax Relief claims.
CBTax won the SME - Apprentice Employer of the Year 2024, the Accounting Excellence – Fast-track Firm of the Year 2022 award, previously winning NBEA – Northamptonshire Business of the Year Award 2021 and are finalist for the NBEA – Employer of the Year 2022.
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