Manager, Research & Development Incentives - Electrical Engineering

Manager, Research & Development Incentives – Electrical Engineering

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Location

Leeds, London, Manchester

Business Line

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

18-Jul-2025

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The UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D. Deloitte’s R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK.

Continued market success has created new opportunities, and we are now looking to recruit candidates with an Electrical Engineering background to join this successful team. You will apply your technical knowledge focused on clients operating in the energy transition, power, and utilities renewables sectors, helping companies identify activities that qualify as R&D for these incentives. R&D for tax purposes can involve activities from basic research through to early-stage new product & process development, industrial-scale trials, and ongoing process improvement activity across all areas of engineering and manufacturing.

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Develop your technical expertise to help companies in the energy, resources, industrials and manufacturing industry maximise their R&D tax relief. As a Consultant within our specialist team, you\’ll play a crucial role in analysing complex technical projects and translating them into successful R&D tax claims. You’ll leverage your industry experience to interpret and communicate complex technical information clearly to HMRC.

In your role as a Consultant you will be in a client-facing from Day One, conducting technical interviews and preparing documentation to support R&D tax claims. You will be working with senior technical and finance staff within our client companies where you will need to understand the nature of the work being performed and prepare high quality documentation to explain how projects meet the definition of R&D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing technical data and documentation from clients to support the planning and development of R&D claim methodologies, specifically focusing on electrical engineering projects within the energy transition, power, and utilities renewables sectors.
• Conducting detailed technical interviews with client engineers and scientists working on projects such as smart grids, renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, and power electronics to advise on R&D tax relief eligibility. These projects may involve small scale “prototype” development activity through to implementation of major full scale infrastructure systems.
• Supporting the wider team by expanding your technical knowledge to other industry sectors as required, learning and applying new technical concepts to support R&D claim development across a diverse range of clients. This will involve undertaking relevant training and actively seeking opportunities to broaden your understanding of different technologies and processes.
• Successfully interpreting and articulating the nature and value of complex technical work undertaken by engineering teams to HMRC, ensuring alignment with qualifying R&D activities.
• Guiding clients through the R&D assessment process, identifying qualifying activities and the associated eligible expenditure, ensuring compliance with HMRC reporting requirements.
• Developing comprehensive technical documentation that effectively communicates complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including HMRC.
• Collaborating with project teams to accurately capture qualifying R&D costs related to for example electrical engineering activities within energy projects.
• Drafting robust project descriptions for HMRC submission, clearly articulating the basis for our clients\’ R&D claims.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines effectively.
• Thriving in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, leveraging your expertise to deliver exceptional client service.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Previous experience of the R&D tax regime is desirable but not essential. An understanding of the principles of R&D tax relief is beneficial.
• Previous experience with government grants and wider innovation tax incentives is desirable but not essential.
• Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Practical experience working in an electrical engineering role within the energy transition, renewables, power, or utilities sector. Experience with smart grids, renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, power electronics is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key electrical engineering concepts relevant to the energy sector (e.g., power systems analysis, power electronics, control systems, grid integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage technologies).
• Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including HMRC representatives and client stakeholders (technical and financial).
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to quickly understand and interpret technical documentation and identify qualifying R&D activities.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, actively contributing your expertise and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional client service.
• Show a strong commitment to professional development and a keen interest in expanding your knowledge of R&D tax legislation and its application within the energy sector and potentially other industry sectors as required.

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“We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone’s encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious” – Oliver, Tax

“Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.”

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At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritiseyour wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

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