Sarah Bruce

Sarah specialises in Research & Development Tax Incentives.

Experience

Sarah is a Chartered Chemical Engineer with a distinguished background in the oil and gas, and chemicals manufacturing industries. Before transitioning to the realm of R&D tax, she excelled in design and operational roles and was responsible for assisting international manufacturing sites with complex processing issues. At Evelyn Partners, Sarah has masterfully combined her professional and academic expertise to manage risk in R&D claims, producing reports that are both robust and defensible. Her expertise is evident in her ability to steer a diverse array of claims, from innovative start-ups to large, complex international clients.

Sarah’s profound technical understanding of R&D legislation is complemented by her unwavering commitment to client success. Beyond delivering exceptional client work, she has significantly influenced the R&D regime through her active participation in numerous HMRC consultations. Sarah’s passion for making a meaningful impact is matched by her readiness to embrace new challenges and leverage her skills to drive positive outcomes. She leads by example, inspiring confidence and excellence in every project she undertakes.

Notable client work & achievements

Identified and capitalised on opportunities within large manufacturing businesses, significantly increasing their R&D tax credits entitlement while mitigating any additional risk.

Collaborated with clients to foster a culture of innovation, leveraging innovation incentives to drive strategic impact.

Notable clients range from dynamic start-ups to prominent international corporations, including Genuit Group, Ramboll, Heathrow Airport, Kingspan, Heidelberg Materials, Oxwash & Carbon Re.

Professional qualifications & memberships

• Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council (CEng)
• Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE)