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Join One of the UK's Leading Innovation Funding Consultancies

At TBAT Innovation, we help ambitious businesses secure the funding they need to innovate, grow and compete. For over 20 years, we've partnered with companies across engineering, manufacturing, software, life sciences, construction and technology sectors to unlock investment through R&D Tax Relief, Grant Funding, Patent Box and Capital Allowances.

Today, as part of the Dains Group, we combine the agility and specialist expertise of a dedicated innovation consultancy with the support, investment and career opportunities of a leading national professional services business.

This role is ideal for engineers, scientists, software professionals and other technically minded individuals who enjoy understanding how innovative products, processes and technologies are developed. You'll work directly with technical specialists and business leaders to capture complex R&D activities and transform them into high-quality technical reports that support innovation funding claims.

If you have a STEM background, strong written communication skills and experience working in a technical environment, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a new and rewarding way while continuing to engage with cutting-edge innovation across a diverse range of industries.

Joining TBAT means becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious consultancy where you will play a key role in supporting innovative businesses and shaping the future of the UK’s R&D landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical report writing to be used within R&D Tax Claims
• Identification of qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients
• Technical assessment of projects in line with HMRC R&D tax relief guidelines and preparation of supporting technical documentation
• Writing compelling technical project reports to bring out the key technical factors of client projects to support R&D claims
• Developing own knowledge and skills in R&D tax relief and other related issues, to keep technical knowledge fully up to date and continue to improve
• Interaction with clients' 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
• Client centric approach and managing client expectations with agreed deadlines
• Office attendance minimum 2-3 days per week and occasional travel to clients, access to personal car required.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject area
• An understanding of R&D, and a desire to learn more about R&D tax relief (Training provided)
• Experience working in a technical environment (typically 2–5 years preferred)
• Adept at translating technical conversation into clear, concise and compelling documents
• Engages confidently with technical professionals, demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, and delivers clear, concise summaries of information
• Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential
• Understanding of technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products
• Project management skills and client relationship-building abilities
• Comfortable working in a close team

Company Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 22 days holiday (Plus bank holidays and 3 days Christmas/ New Year Shut Down)
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Generous company bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced pension
• Regular social events
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Individual Training & Development plan/budget
• Career progression opportunities within TBAT and the Dains Group

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• This role is based in Castle Donington. Are you able to reliably commute to this location?
• Do you hold a degree in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Castle Donington DE74 2UT