About the role:

An exciting role for a computer scientist or software engineer, interested in learning and writing about innovative technologies created in the UK. It is also an opportunity to learn about R&D legislation that encourages companies to carry out R&D in the UK.

The role is ideal for an experienced computer scientist, software engineer or an R&D specialist, providing an opportunity to study (at a broad level) R&D carried out by companies across the UK, focusing on R&D in information technology.

What your days will look like:

• Prepare and present R&D Legislation Guidlines.

• Lead interviews with client engineers to identify the R&D in small projects.

• Support other technical team members to identify the R&D in large projects.

• Draft documents summarising the R&D nature of the client engineering projects.

• Delegate or train junior team members to assist with the drafting of documents.

• Review documents prepared by junior team members to ensure the quality.

• Ensure the quality of the technical documents which will be submitted to HMRC.

• Collaborate with R&D legislation experts in the team, to help quantify R&D costs.

• Collaborate with project team management to ensure timely delivery of tasks

This role is for you if:

• Computer science or software engineering university degree (or masters or PhD).

• Academic or industry experience in software engineering or IT.

• Inquisitive and able to quickly understand (at a high level) complex technologies.

• Enthusiasm to learn and describe new and emerging software or IT technologies.

• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member.

• Takes responsibility to complete tasks in time and at a high standard.

• Contribute to a positive work environment building collaborative relationships.

• Committed to continuous training and to proactively learning.

• Dedicate time to delegate and manage junior team members.

• Dedicates time to train junior members to learn during the project work.

• Experience in writing technical documents to present to other lead stakeholders.

• Excellent in engineer to engineer communications with client lead engineers.

• Enjoy engineering interviews and adjusts the style to understand, areas of R&D.

• Preferred (but not mandatory), prior experience with R&D claims preparations.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.