Capital Allowances Consultant

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **Start here. Grow here.** AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm which is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organisations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. AECOM’s Fiscal Incentives team is looking to recruit a consultant to join the team in London. The team has a rich pedigree providing a range of property-related tax reliefs and credits for our extensive and growing client base. The team provides specialist services including capital allowances, VAT, research & development tax credits, land remediation relief and international depreciation. The team is experiencing significant growth, and we are seeking an individual to contribute to its continuing success. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of the UK’s capital allowances regime but a background in the construction or property sectors will be helpful and will enable the individual to successfully engage with new and existing clients. The role is a great opportunity for an individual looking to take the next step in their career, wanting to take full ownership of the delivery of capital allowances claims, expand their skills in associated fields and develop sales prospects. The successful candidate will be given ample opportunity to develop the skills for successful project delivery and client management, and to progress their career with one of the world’s most exciting businesses. Key responsibilities will initially be to deliver capital allowances claims and to help AECOM’s Fiscal Incentives service to continue to grow. The successful candidate will be a key member of a growing team. They will have the opportunity to develop their property tax skills in the various disciplines that we cover and will be encouraged to identify and pursue business development opportunities. They will be given the opportunity to work with a range of clients on an exciting portfolio of projects, spanning a variety of sectors. Support will also be given to progress relevant professional qualifications. _Here’s what you’ll do:_ + Technical assessment of projects in line with relevant legislation, legal precedent and HMRC guidance to ensure that valid claims can be made. + Undertaking property surveys to support claim process. + Preparation of compliant, high-quality capital allowances claims utilising in-house software. + Effective management of claim process, including liaison with clients, consultants and colleagues to ensure claims are optimised and deadlines met. + Support claims in the event of HMRC enquiries. + Attend meetings, build and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, intermediaries and other networks to help develop new business opportunities. + Utilise in-house project management and quality control systems/protocols. + Maintain and develop technical knowledge. + Work with senior team to develop capability in other service areas such as land remediation relief, VAT and international depreciation. + Drive self-development through external training, the performance management process and AECOM University training resource. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Buildings + Places page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see first hand the difference we're making in the industry! **Qualifications** **Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?** _Here’s what we’re looking for:_ + Degree in a relevant subject, such as quantity surveying + Relevant professional qualification such as RICS or ATT would be beneficial. **Skills and Experience** + Understanding of construction technology and property finance; + Motivated and able to self-manage a wide array of ongoing tasks; + Ability to work collaboratively within a team, often to challenging deadlines; + Excellent communication skills; + Methodical and well organised; + Analytical problem solving skills; + Commercial outlook and desire to develop personal network. **Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)** + Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do. + Be decisive - Know how to prioritise, advocate focus and accountability. + Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results. + Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic. + Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities. **Additional Information** If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Buildings + Places page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see first hand the difference we're making in the industry! **About AECOM** AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10149663 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India **Career Area:** Finance **Work Location Model:** Hybrid