Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world

Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.

Clean Energy & Environmental Solutions (CE&ES), one of Ricardo plc’s five operating business units, is a leader in sustainability consultancy, solving complex environmental challenges through industry-leading analysis, advice, and data. With more than 40 years of heritage in addressing air quality, environmental and sustainability issues, our customers value us for our deep understanding and breadth of services covering the entire value chain from evidence, policy & strategy to implementation.

Our Digital Modelling practice is one of seven practices within CE&ES, and is responsible for complex quantitative modelling across Europe and the world, with clients such as the European Commission, OECD, Wolrd Bank, National Governments, and private clients as well as a number of EU-funded research projects. We are looking at expanding our Economic Analysis team, and tthis position will play a key role in enabling this growth.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant to join our team, specializing in Climate and Energy Policy Assessment and Low Carbon Transition. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in climate economics, energy systems and economic analysis. They will contribute to complex consultancy and research projects, perform economic analysis for highly policy relevant topics, provide strategic insights, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable energy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex research and consultancy projects for a diverse range of clients, including governments, EU-funded research projects, and private sector organizations.
• Conduct rigorous analysis of current and proposed policies, low carbon transition pathways, just transition and other relevant topics, identifying their socioeconomic and environmental.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that communicate complex technical and economic information to both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Utilize results from large economic models to analyze the implications of climate and energy policies and to assess economic impacts.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based insights on current topics relevant to sustainable growth, climate and energy.
• Write proposals to secure funding for research and consultancy projects, demonstrating the relevance and impact of proposed work.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in climate science, renewable energy technologies, economic impact assessments, and international policy frameworks.
• Mentor junior consultants and researchers and contribute to their professional development through knowledge sharing and guidance.
• Engage with stakeholders through workshops, seminars, and conferences. Participate in project meetings to disseminate work.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Policy or a related field.
• Experience in climate and energy policy assessment, economic analysis, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in quantitative and qualitative policy and economic analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Familiarity with global climate policy frameworks, such as the Paris Agreement, and regional energy and economic policies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools, economic modeling software, and economic evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with grant writing and securing project funding.

Working here

Ricardo is an exciting and rewarding place to work and you have the opportunity to make a difference. You will work with teams of talented, dedicated, and supportive individuals. Alongside having a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking.

Wellbeing and work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that's working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and ensure a culture of inclusivity, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next Steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer - please advise the recruitment team via recruit.ee@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.