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The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be working with a variety of clients from major contractors to specialist engineering firms, who are at the front line in developing cutting-edge construction techniques and civil engineering solutions that help the UK stay a market leader by encouraging investment into research and development.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and collaborating with other team members of different skill sets.

• Writing and reviewing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D tax claims.

• Take a leading role in interaction with clients' senior technical and engineering staff in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines.

• Undertaking data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure.

• Application of advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to apply to project execution and delivery.

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service.

• Responsible for high-quality delivery of advice and solutions to major clients, ensuring management of risk and reputation.

• A keen desire to adapt and flex existing knowledge to different sectors and build on core capabilities.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• A strong interest in construction technology, civil engineering, and infrastructure innovation.

• Industry-based experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by construction professionals, such as:

• Engineering design and structural analysis

• Development or improvement of construction methods

• Use of advanced materials or sustainable technologies

• Complex geotechnical or environmental engineering solutions

• You have the ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors – such as highways, rail, utilities, commercial builds – and have strong business acumen.

• You can interact readily with other technical professionals, have great interpersonal skills and excel in producing a concise summary of information.

• Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential.

• Interest in project and company finances and the application of tax treatment.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must

• Be degree qualified – Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.

• Have construction or civil engineering industry experience (2+ years).

• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.

• Have the flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

Previous R&D tax experience is not required, but is advantageous.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more