Job Title: R&D Technical Consultant
Salary: Up to €65k basic
Location: Dublin
Reporting into: Technical Director

NICE TO HAVES:

• Experience in R&D tax relief consultancy or technical grant funding.
• Background in engineering, software development, or scientific research.
• Familiarity wit tax incentives for research and development.
• Previous experience in interviewing engineers or technical professionals.

You Might Thrive in this Role if You:

• Enjoy working at the intersection of technology, finance, and consulting.
• Are a curious problem-solver, excited by understanding how things work.
• Take pride in writing clear, structured technical documents.
• Want a client-facing role, engaging with leaders in cutting-edge industries.
• Are looking for a career path that blends STEM expertise with business impact.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks (Irish benefits differ to UK. Ask for details):

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Recognition incentives for outstanding contributions.
• Bupa private healthcare.
• Electric Car Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme – Stay ahead with the latest technology.
• Flexible benefits to tailor perks to your lifestyle.

We’re Seeking Someone with Experience Including:

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical projects.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience in technical writing or reporting.
• Ability to interpret and summarise complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, asking the right questions to uncover R&D activities

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an R&D Technical Consultant, you will play a key role in engaging with clients, identifying qualifying R&D activities, and producing detailed technical reports to support their tax relief claims.
You will interact with business leaders, engineers, and scientists, gaining insights into some of the most innovative projects in the UK & Ireland. This role is ideal for a STEM professional or technical writer with a strong understanding of innovation and problem-solving who is interested in applying their knowledge in a consultancy setting.

In this Role, You’ll:

• Engage with clients to understand their R&D activities and assess eligibility for tax relief.
• Conduct technical interviews and site visits with engineers, scientists, and software developers.
• Analyse complex technical information and distil it into clear, compelling reports.
• Collaborate with tax specialists to ensure R&D claims align with compliance requirements.
• Stay up to date with HMRC R&D tax guidelines, ensuring technical documentation meets all standards.
• Support claim submissions and respond to HMRC enquiries when required.
• Advise clients on best practices for record-keeping and documenting their R&D processes.

We’re Seeking Someone with Experience Including:

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical projects.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience in technical writing or reporting.
• Ability to interpret and summarise complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, asking the right questions to uncover R&D activities.

You Might Thrive in this Role if You:

• Enjoy working at the intersection of technology, finance, and consulting.
• Are a curious problem-solver, excited by understanding how things work.
• Take pride in writing clear, structured technical documents.
• Want a client-facing role, engaging with leaders in cutting-edge industries.
• Are looking for a career path that blends STEM expertise with business impact