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We’re a market leader in tax advisory, offering challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact matters.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and collaborating with other team members of different skill sets.
- Write and review compelling technical project reports to highlight key technical factors of client projects and support R&D tax claims.
- Take a leading role in interacting with clients’ senior technical and engineering staff to develop a comprehensive understanding of the projects undertaken and identify how aspects of projects meet the R&D Guidelines.
- Undertake data analysis and calculation to quantify project expenditure.
- Apply advanced problem‑solving skills and critical thinking to project execution and delivery.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients to provide high levels of client service.
- Ensure high‑quality delivery of advice and solutions to major clients, managing risk and reputation.
- 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 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
- Ability to adapt quickly to and learn about different industry sectors – highways, rail, utilities, commercial builds – and strong business acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to produce concise summaries of information.
- Strong attention to detail and first‑time accuracy.
- Interest in project and company finances and the application of tax treatment.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must
- Be degree‑qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a 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
EY will develop your future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences in a flexible environment, supporting you in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
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