Job Title : Associate R&D Technical Consultant (engineering) Location : Northampton – Office Based Salary : Negotiable Bonus Reporting to : R&D Manager About CBTax CBTax is an award-winning R&D tax consultancy, recognised as SME Apprentice Employer of the Year 2024, Accounting Excellence Fast-Track Firm of the Year 2022, and Northamptonshire Business Awards winner (Business of the Year 2021). We are the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing tax consultancy, specialising in Research & Development Tax Relief (R&D Tax Credits)—a government incentive that rewards companies for investing in innovation, technological advancement, and scientific development. We partner with forward-thinking businesses across diverse sectors, including engineering, science, technology, energy, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, food & beverage, and more. Our team delivers exceptional results, because that is what our clients deserve. If you are a high performer, problem-solver, and innovative thinker we want to connect. With offices in Manchester, Northampton, Dublin—and New York opening soon there is never a better time to join CBTax. What You’ll Do 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. • 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.