Role Title: Analyst Consultant - Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
Location: London, Harwell, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Madrid
Job ID: 2025-3046

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ricardo’s Policy, Strategy & Economics Practice supports governments and corporate clients all over the world with policy analysis, strategic advice and economic appraisal to address the most pressing challenges relating to climate change and the environment, energy and mobility. We deliver ground-breaking, state-of-the-art projects that are influential in changing hearts and minds and have tangible, positive impacts for individuals, communities, organisations, nations and the planet as a whole.

Are you passionate about working at the forefront of climate action with local and national governments around the world, building capacity, providing technical assistance, developing data and evidence, and guiding policy decisions?? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for Analyst Consultants with a ‘can-do’ approach and a background in climate science, climate policy, economics or geography to join our vibrant multi-national team within Ricardo’s Policy, Strategy and Economics (PSE) Practice. You will work on leading edge science, data, policy, research and capacity building projects for a range of clients including the European Commission, national and local governments, multi-lateral organisations and more. 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 climate change mitigation data analysis, policy development, stakeholder engagement and capacity building in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• 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, such as through primary and secondary research, stakeholder engagement, data management and analysis, qualitative analysis, report writing and presentations.
• Work on multiple exciting projects, managing your time and contributions effectively.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to provide actionable solutions for climate-focused policy and strategy challenges.
• Gain valuable skills in research, analysis, and client-facing communication.

Key Competencies and Experience
• A Masters degree (or near completion) in Science, Policy or Economics, preferably with courses in disciplines such as climate science, climate policy, carbon management, energy transitions, environmental policy and environmental governance.
• A background or interest in climate change issues, with a passion for driving ambition in mitigation actions and increasing climate resilience.
• 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, including producing high quality written outputs.
• 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.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on.  Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance 

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is 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.

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 to ensure an inclusive culture, 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@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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