Role: Analyst Consultant - Energy and Carbon Policy

Location: London, Manchester, Spain (Madrid) - Hybrid

Role ID: 2025-3024

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.

Are you passionate about working with policymakers all over the world to help tackle a wide range of challenges relating to energy and climate change? If so, we’d love to hear from you! 

We are looking for Analyst Consultants with a ‘can-do’ approach and a background in natural sciences, economics, engineering, or geography to join our vibrant multi-national team within our Policy, Strategy and Economics (PSE) Practice.  You will work on leading edge policy studies for a range of clients including the European Commission, national governments, international financial institutions (IFIs), trade associations and individual companies.  You must have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and an interest in continuous learning. 

If you want to work with carbon markets, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, industrial decarbonisation and competitiveness, just energy transition, performance of energy related products/systems, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, hydrogen, energy communities or energy markets then Ricardo is the place for you! 

You will work on leading edge policy studies for a range of clients including the European Commission, national governments, international financial institutions (IFIs), trade associations and individual companies.  You must have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and an interest in continuous learning.   

Why Choose Us?

• Make a Real Impact
  Contribute to projects that shape policies and strategies with lasting environmental and societal benefits.
• Work on Meaningful Projects
  Focus on areas like economics, sustainable transport, climate change mitigation, and energy regulation.
• Collaborate Globally
  Join a diverse, multinational team and engage with experts from around the world on international initiatives.
• Supportive Team Culture
  Experience a friendly, inclusive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.
• Grow Your Career
  Benefit from hands-on mentorship, tailored learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of exciting projects.
• Dynamic Work Environment
  From day one, work closely with senior consultants on impactful, real-world challenges across Europe and beyond.

The Role

As an Analyst Consultant, you’ll:

• Support project delivery through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, and report writing.
• Work on multiple exciting projects, managing your time and contributions effectively.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to provide actionable solutions for climate-focused policy, strategy, and economics challenges.
• Gain valuable skills in research, economic analysis, and client-facing communication.

What We’re Looking For

• An MSc degree (or near completion) in Science, Engineering, Economics, Geography or related fields.
• The team works across many energy and climate change disciplines, and you will demonstrate educational and/or employment experience in the field.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data to support evidence-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. You can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word are key).
• A collaborative mindset - you’re a team player who thrives in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English (Spanish required for roles in Madrid; other languages are a plus).

Working here 

Ricardo offers an exciting and rewarding experience where you can make a real impact. You'll collaborate with talented, dedicated, and supportive teams, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills through mentoring and a personalized approach to your learning. We’re always eager to welcome individuals with drive, ambition, and a passion for innovative thinking. 

Wellbeing and work life balance 

We offer flexible approaches to work and we’re open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs. Wellbeing is at the heart of our culture, helping you to thrive and make the most of your internship experience. We value our people, and we’re committed to supporting you through our wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aiders, flexible working options, and access to support through our Employee Assistance Programme. 

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

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. Please note, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker, Graduate or Student visa sponsorship. 

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

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