Mechanical Engineering
Mainly concerned with the application and development of new materials, mechanical devices and tools. This field overlaps with aerospace engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, petroleum engineering, and process engineering to varying amounts. The mechanical engineer designs and develops solutions to provide a wide variety of products and structures that find use across an array of industry sectors.
Testimonials
“There’s no doubt that engaging Jumpstart to manage our R&D Tax Credit claim has highlighted just how much untapped money there is. My company has benefited enormously from the rigor of Jumpstart’s technical approach, and their legislative expertise. I know that our people found the whole process remarkably smooth, so the small amount of effort is entirely worth it.
Looking back, it’s easy to see why people turn to an accountant for this kind of thing, yet the R&D Tax Credit scheme needs to be built around technical information and detail. This really is a matter of employing the correct skills set, and Jumpstart’s Technical Analysts have helped us maximise our claim and be recognised for our extremely high level of innovation. The money also allows us to expand our investment programme.
The one thing I would like to emphasise is that I know we are a large company, but this scheme and the expertise that Jumpstart has is relevant to everyone across all manufacturing sectors. Whether you are £1.4m or £1.4b, the principle is the same. If everyone made use of the services of Jumpstart, then the UK economy and the Scottish economy in particular, with its long history of innovation, would be so much healthier. There is an estimated £980m unclaimed out there and I urge all to follow us, and get what is, after all, rightfully theirs. It’s about economic impact and it is in our hands.”
Jim McColl, OBE
Clyde Blowers Capital
“We are an international company with our head office in Aberdeen. We specialise in remote open close technology for the oil and gas industry.
A representative from Jumpstart visited our offices in July 2009 where they explained HMRC’s R&D tax credit programme and how they could help secure funds that would assist in further development of our portfolio of products.
We took time to look into the legislation ourselves and although there was a lot of information available we quickly realised that using an expert in this field was the best route for the company.
Jumpstart’s technical analysts returned two months later and interviewed our technicians. From these interviews Jumpstart built up the technical reports that supported our claim. This was then submitted in early December, which was successful, resulting in funds being received from HMRC in February 2010.”
Sarah Wallek, Financial Controller
Red Spider Limited
“Our team had their technical meeting with the Jumpstart Analyst who managed to write a technical report that required minimal editing because it was so technically accurate. It was very impressive that, in such a short time, he managed to get a full grasp of the technical side of our business. Of course he also had a much better understanding of the tax credit programme than any of us by a long way and so his knowledge of how to marry what we did with the legislation was terrific.
Bringing an outsider in to talk to the team can sometimes be a concern but the Technical Analyst had a delightful manner and the way he approached the whole project really made it very easy for us. The process too deserves a mention: it is very efficient all the way through and Jumpstart was extremely professional to work with. We were kept fully informed and anytime we asked for information we had a very quick response.
I realise that in cases where expertise is required you need to get experts to help you and that describes Jumpstart very well! We have just signed a five year agreement with Jumpstart to provide business advisory services relating to our (R&D) tax credits. A great experience and a great result.”
Derrick Reith, Sales Director
Hydro Group
I was a bit skeptical at the beginning, but not about Jumpstart. We had read the guidance on the legislation but it was not until Jumpstart came to work with us, that we had our eyes opened. They altered our mindset with their technical approach, and gave us a different understanding on what qualifies for R&D. We had been viewing a claim as something unique and groundbreaking within the field as a whole, but in fact we quickly came to realise that it was about the technical advances we had been making.
The Jumpstart people were very professional coordinating discussions with the key personnel. As the Group Finance Accountant I simply helped in that coordination. The key information that was central to our claim and the Technical Report that Jumpstart produced for us, had to be built around the activities our engineers carry out. Overall, we were very happy with how Jumpstart worked with us and the very positive outcome they produced. I have no experience of anyone else providing this kind of service before and I would absolutely recommend Jumpstart.
Daniel Orwin, Group Finance Accountant
DB Gears
"The first thing to say is that Jumpstart’s technical knowledge is fantastic. Despite the technical and complex nature of our business the Technical Analyst who visited to capture information understood exactly what was happening. We were not at all sure that we were doing eligible R&D but now we understand fully the process and why what we do is eligible for Tax Credits. When we read through the technical report that was written by Jumpstart we were very confident that we were due money; the report detailed what we did really well and was comprehensive.
Jumpstart’s process is great and exceptionally easy to follow and the whole thing worked well for us. Jumpstart’s professionalism was excellent and their communication throughout the process was outstanding. When we started looking at possible opportunities for eligible projects we had a number of questions and doubts. However, the Technical Analyst came back to us really quickly with views on eligibility and it was great to get someone who understood the technical side of our business so well.
As far as we are concerned nothing in the process needs improvement and we are delighted to recommend Jumpstart. We have also mentioned this to our accountant and to our bank and both of them said they would like to work with Jumpstart too!”
Alasdair Mackenzie, Managing Director
Smillie & Cuthbertson Ltd