Role: Technical Expert – Bioenergy and Residential Energy Location: London, Harwell, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow - Hybrid Role ID: 2024-2334   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world  At Ricardo, we offer an environment where your expertise will thrive, your creativity will flourish, and your contributions will directly impact industries that drive progress and positive change.    We are currently looking for an experienced Consultant to join our Greenhouse Gas and Air Quality Modelling and Inventories team. This is a specialist role and is best suited to an individual with a minimum of 5 years of relevant consultancy or industry experience.   This role involves contributing to all phases of a consultancy project - from supporting the preparation of proposals to win new work, through researching and analysing information and data, building emission and projection models, to delivering compelling, engaging outputs, and contributing to reports that are delivered to clients.   Your unique expertise and perspective are highly valued, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the listed requirements or preferences.   Key Responsibilities - Working on a variety of projects including the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory and modelling and inventories projects in the UK and Internationally. - Providing ad hoc support and advice to Governments and private sector customers. - Developing and improving Inventory models, methods and assumptions, and activity data. - Stakeholder engagement, with the AQ modelling community, industry, academia and public sector. - Projections and scenario development to support customer policy makers. - Development of new emission factors. Key Competencies and Experience - Expert knowledge of the bioenergy and/or domestic energy and heating sector in the context of air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions - Understanding of domestic heating and biomass-related legislation, policy drivers and regulation - Knowledge of residential and small-scale solid fuel combustion, residential combustion, technologies and appliances - Knowledge of renewables and emissions from the industrial sector would be an advantage - Understanding or experience of Net Zero technologies applied in the sector. - Experience with emission measurements and estimating emissions from bioenergy and/or domestic combustion - Modelling of air quality pollutants - Network of contacts within air quality, climate change, or the bioenergy sector. - Strong communication and client presentation skills. - High attention to detail with an appreciation of QA/QC processes. - Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification in a science/mathematics related subject. - Strong problem-solving and numeracy skills. - Proven ability to deliver technically sound results under scrutiny. - Track record of task ownership and completion. - Proficiency in common software like Microsoft Office. Desirable - Experience in emission inventory methods (e.g., IPCC, EMEP/EEA guidelines) and their application in various inventories and projections. - Experience in data processing and statistical analysis. - Familiarity with Python or R languages or relational database server technologies like PostgreSQL. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-JT1

Role:Net Zero Principal Consultant Location: London, Harwell, Glasgow, Shoreham, Bristol, Manchester - Hybrid Role ID: 2024-2330   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.   Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary contact for key projects, managing client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and delivering projects on time, within budget, and above expectations. - Conduct thorough energy audits across a range of sites, including commercial, industrial, and public sector properties, to identify energy-saving opportunities. - Analyse complex energy consumption data to understand energy usage patterns and identify areas for improvement. - Guide and support organisations in implementing energy-saving measures and strategies. - Contribute to the development of innovative, client-centric technical solutions that reinforce Ricardo’s leadership in net zero initiatives. - Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique challenges, and providing expert advice and bespoke solutions. - Lead the development of client proposals covering net zero and decarbonisation. - Stay up to date with evolving net zero and energy legislation and industry best practices. - Mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants. Key Competencies and Experience - Proven track record: Demonstrated success in leading and delivering successful energy management and decarbonisation projects, with a strong background in industrial, commercial or public sector energy management. - Technical expertise: Excellent understanding of conducting comprehensive energy audits, developing decarbonisation strategies and improving energy efficiency. Specific knowledge of energy related technologies in buildings or industrial applications will be considered beneficial. - Client engagement: Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for decarbonisation initiatives. - Business development: A proven ability in identifying and securing new business opportunities. - In-depth knowledge of UK energy legislation, including ESOS regulations. - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field. ESOS lead assessor certification by a recognised professional body (e.g. Energy Institute, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) will be considered beneficial. Skills and Behaviours  - Analytical skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify trends and develop practical, actionable solutions. - Project management: Proficiency in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing resources across multiple projects efficiently. - Effective communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner. - Leadership: A strong leader who can provide constructive feedback and support the development of junior team members. - Flexibility: The flexibility to handle multiple tasks in a face-paced environment, demonstrating support for colleagues when necessary. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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.   #LI-ZP1

Role: Global Reward, Wellbeing & Benefits Director Location: UK – This can be a UK remote position Role ID: 2024-2325   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.   A key member of the Global People Leadership Team.  A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward, Benefits, Wellbeing & Pensions.   Accountable for building and leading the Global Reward, Wellbeing & Pensions Centre of Excellence within the Ricardo People Function.  Ensuring a data-driven approach to the provision of a competitive package of employee benefits and practices, plus fixed and variable salary components.  A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward & Pensions; driving process improvement, data utilisation and managing external partnerships, whilst playing a key part in the wider People transformation agenda.   The role has the unique opportunity to shape the CoE (Centre of Excellence) globally during a period of growth and change, to define what a world-class function looks like, playing a key role in showcasing Ricardo plc as an employer of choice around the world.   Key responsibilities - Take overall accountability for developing and implementing a highly effective global Reward & Pensions function covering all aspects of compensation, benefits and wellbeing. - Support the global People Function Transformation with specific accountability for leading the Global total reward, wellbeing & pensions agenda, enabling the transition to a new operating model, design and deployment of new Reward processes and ways of working. - Build trusted relationships across the People function and the business, championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Lead and develop a team of Compensation, Benefits and Wellbeing specialists, (or lead a service) with a commitment to excellence and best practice​. - Provide strategic subject matter expertise to matters pertaining to Reward; act in an advisory capacity to Group People Team & Organisation Director, People Director’s, CFO, CEO & People Partners and other senior stakeholders​. - Conduct market reviews of employee benefits, with data-driven recommendations and approaches​ - Drive increased rigour in the central management of regional benefits, ensuring an improved cycle of market-based review and renewals​. - Lead & manage the annual salary review (ASR) and bonus planning process, driving a best-practice approach to merit and variable awards, ensuring a seamless and accurate exercise​. - Conduct a review of variable pay mechanisms, recommending suitable approaches to bonus and sales and commission schemes​. - Support the business on the establishment of new regional corporate entities, working to establish market-appropriate employee offerings in new locations, delivering harmonization across the group where relevant. - Partner with the Head of Talent to conduct equal pay audits, recommending corrective action as required across a range of demographics.​ - Partner with the Internal Communications team to ensure appropriate levels of employee awareness and engagement on Reward matters​. - Work with third party suppliers for compensation and benefits benchmarking data; be the SME within the wider HR community to promote understanding of practices to support development/ growth of the business​. - Design and implement approaches to employee recognition.​ - Partner with Global Mobility to drive a consistent approach to international assignments and relocations​. - Design and implement fit-for-purpose metrics, reports and HRIS capabilities​. - Partner with Digital Transformation on the deployment of new HCM system from a Reward perspective. - Input and support on ad-hoc projects, including potential M&A due diligence and integration. - Management of the Flexible benefits programme. - Build trusted relationships across all levels across the organisation, demonstrating skill in collaborative working – skilfully partnering with business stakeholders and People Function colleagues. - Lead, coordinate, motivate and develop diverse teams of individuals across multiple locations. - Effectively establish, maintain and manage strong partnership relationships with all 3rd party suppliers. - Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members and other colleagues within Ricardo. - An inspirational role model that lives our values and understands the importance of driving the right culture to achieve business priorities. - A business partner, team player and change agent. Key competencies and experience - Strategic Agility - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. - Directing Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organised manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. - Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. - Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. - Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. - Self-Knowledge - Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn’t defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings; looks forward to balanced (+’s and – ‘s) performance reviews and career discussions. - Extensive experience of working in Senior Reward roles in global organisations, successfully leading functions through transformation and change. - Extensive experience across the full international compensation and benefits landscape​. - Experience in applying the latest thinking and industry insights to challenge traditional ways of working and operational standards to improve employee experience. - Extensive experience in working within a dynamic fast-paced environment, under pressure with frequent deadlines. - Extensive experience in partnering and influencing at a senior level C suite level​. - Fluency in English is a pre-requisite; another language is an advantage but not required. - Experience working in consulting businesses and or engineering/scientific knowledge workers would be an advantage. Skills and behaviours  - A strong fit with Ricardo’s culture; commercial, collaborative, low ego and non-hierarchal. - Resilient and brave; able to make bold decisions with first class communication and relationship building skills and a good sense of humour. - Always work collaboratively, actively seeking and responding to business input; engaging all key stakeholders; acting as an enabler/facilitator/coach to establish strong understanding, capability and commitment. - Will ‘think out of the box’ - continually aware of latest trends in all aspects of the SME areas they are accountable to develop to enable the design and implementation of ‘leading edge solutions’ that energise and engages the business. - Flexible and adaptable; will thrive in a changing environment, readily deal with ambiguity, cope with setbacks, and always seek solutions (rather than problems). - Demonstrate a genuine interest in others; adapting your style to ‘get the best outcome’ from every situation/interaction, being aware, sensitive and respectful to different cultural needs. - Energetic and dedicated, will do whatever it takes to get the job done, building strong and trusting relationships at all levels. - A confident and articulate communicator with personal presence and gravitas, will effectively influence, engage and challenge to gain understanding and commitment for their agenda. - Resilience, pragmatism, and solutions-focus when faced with ambiguity.  - A continuous improvement mindset and true knowledge of change management best practice.  Desirable - CIPD Level 7. - Related Degree or post graduate Degree in relevant field. Working with Ricardo   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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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.   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. #LI-RB1

Role: Group Head of Financial Reporting Location: Shoreham / Hybrid Salary:£90,000 to £95,000 plus benefits Role ID: 2024-2324   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. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering innovative cross-sector sustainable outcomes to support energy transition and scarce resources, environmental services together with safe and smart mobility. Our global team of consultants, environmental specialists, engineers and scientists support our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world. The Group Finance team, led by the Group Finance Director, is responsible for external financial reporting, budgeting and monthly business performance reporting, treasury, internal controls and small companies accounting. Role overview Ricardo plc is looking to find a technically strong Group Head of Financial Reporting, with clear credibility and gravitas, to join its plc accounting team. The role offers the opportunity to be a key member of a fast-paced team in a dynamic, international Group, with exposure to senior plc and business unit management. Key Responsibilities - Manage finance inputs into the Annual Report & Accounts and Interim Report processes, ensure that all finance sections within the documents have clear and consistent messaging and meet external reporting requirements. - Manage the year end and interim financial reporting processes to ensure high quality reporting from the Business Units and the effective and efficient consolidation of Group results. - Understand and summarise technical reporting issues as they evolve and communicate these effectively to Business Units and other internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors; this includes producing technical papers and presenting within Group and to the Business Units FDs as necessary. - Manage transitions to new accounting standards. - Manage external auditors and tax advisors to ensure period end processes are planned, managed and concluded effectively. - Perform analysis on the reported numbers to ensure reported results are understood and can be explained. - Lead the production of UK statutory accounts. - Manage the Group review of the monthly Accounting Control Checklists, and assist with the development of best practice financial controls. - Assist with due diligence on potential acquisitions, disposals, restructuring and on integration and accounting matters in respect of completed acquisitions. - Business modelling and valuation including impairments. - Drive the improvement in the efficiency and automation of key financial processes relating to financial reporting and compliance. - Support the implementation of new ERP and supporting processes.   Key Attributes   - Qualified accountant (ACA) with considerable PQE ideally gained at a Big 4 firm. - Plc reporting experience. - Strong technical skills (IFRS and UK GAAP), including group consolidations.  Good IT skills, with strong Excel knowledge. - Self-starter, energetic, keen to make a difference and be a key member of the senior finance team. - Strong inter-personal skills and ability to manage effective relationships with senior staff in a plc environment, Business Unit finance staff and external advisors. - Willingness to travel to other Ricardo sites, including occasional overseas travel. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-JT1

Role: Maintenance Strategy & Planning Advisor, Asset Management & Maintenance Advisory Location: Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane Role ID: 2024-2323   Fully Remote This is a remote position.   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.   Ricardo Rail Australia is currently looking for a dedicated and well-organized Maintenance Strategy & Planning Advisor.  As the Maintenance Strategy & Planning Advisor, Asset Management & Maintenance Advisory, you will be responsible for providing asset management and maintenance expertise to clients both within Australia and internationally, including supporting asset management and maintenance advisory business development activities.   Your sound technical knowledge and ambition to grow with the business will help you succeed in working within a talented team of skilled professionals in a highly competitive and challenging environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with others to find innovative and optimized solutions for clients across the project life cycle.   Key responsibilities:   As Maintenance Strategy & Planning Advisor you will: - Provide rail systems and infrastructure asset management and maintenance advice for railway operations and maintenance projects. - Support the planning and conduct of asset management and engineering activities - Help foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team as well as providing mentorship to junior members. - Attend client's office and other sites as required to support with the provision of advice on technical matters. - Develop technical reports as required to support decision making. - Produce and provide technical SME asset management and maintenance inputs, methodologies, and information for business development activities and proposals. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and project managers, to ensure seamless delivery of our services. - Identify potential risks and issues, and support with the development of mitigation plans to ensure successful project completion. - Provide support to the Ricardo business development team, including providing technical inputs for bids and tenders. Key requirements: - Professional engineering qualifications - Minimum of 10 years rail industry experience, including at least 5 years’ experience in railway asset management and maintenance delivery. - Sound understanding of systems engineering principles. - Experience in maintenance planning for railway infrastructure assets (including track, civils, signalling and systems) - Experience in the development of technical maintenance plans / maintenance works programs for rail assets. - High level of autonomy and ability to proactively achieve required outcomes - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships - Organized and able to meet deadlines.  Desirable - Chartered professional engineer. - Experience in asset management and maintenance planning in an ATO/UTO operating environment will be highly regarded. - Experience in maintenance optimisation for railway assets (infrastructure and/or rolling stock desirable). - Experience in RAM analysis techniques and tools. - Familiar with the application of ISO 55000 series standards. Working with Ricardo   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.   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 advise the recruitment team if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.   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 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.  

Role: Civils/Infrastructure Consultant Role ID: 2023-2321 Location: Toronto, Canada (Flexible / Hybrid)   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.   The Role We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Civils/Infrastructure Consultant. If you're eager to leverage your skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and contribute to both Rail Certification and Consulting initiatives, this role is tailor-made for you.   Key Responsibilities - Produce high-quality analysis, assessments, reports, and designs to support client projects within specified timeframes and budgets. - Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring adherence to company procedures and standards. - Develop innovative tools and techniques, drawing from global best practices to meet client needs. - Plan and execute project activities, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. - Conduct risk assessments and provide subject matter expertise to clients. - Represent Ricardo in client meetings and collaborate with internal stakeholders. - Assume leadership roles as needed to support business objectives. - Contribute to the growth of our North American business through excellence in client service. Key Competencies and Experience  - Highly experienced in the rail industry and proven track record working in railway civils and/or infrastructure. - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong organisational abilities, with a knack for meeting deadlines. Desirable Experience - Proficiency in CMREA / CSM / CENELEC standards. - Familiarity with the Canadian Railway System, including CMREA, is advantageous. 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.   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. #LI-MB1

Role: Senior / Principal Consultant Rail Location: Toronto, Canada Flexible Hybrid working Role ID: 2023-2320   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.   The Role Are you seeking a role that offers dynamic challenges and the opportunity to leverage your expertise in Rolling Stock, Infrastructure, Signaling, or O&M? We are looking for talented individuals who are ready to step up and make an impact in our Rail Certification and Consulting business. Are you someone who thrives in dynamic environments, eager to utilize your skillset to its fullest potential. Whether your expertise lies in Rolling Stock, Infrastructure, Signaling, or O&M, you're open to supporting various facets of the rail industry.   Key Responsibilities - Produce high-quality analysis, assessments, reports, and designs to support client projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. - Mentor and guide junior colleagues, ensuring project activities align with company procedures and standards. - Innovate new tools and techniques to meet client needs, drawing from global best practices. - Plan and execute project activities, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. - Provide technical expertise and inputs for business development activities and proposals. - Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, ensuring client safety and satisfaction. - Represent our company in client meetings, workshops, and industry events. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive project success. - Assume leadership roles as needed to support business objectives. - Contribute to the growth of our North American business through delivering excellence to our clients.  Key Competencies and Experience - Highly experienced in the rail industry and proven track record working in Rolling Stock, Infrastructure, Signaling or O&M - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong organisational abilities, flexible and adept at meeting deadlines. Desirable experience - In depth knowledge of CMREA / CSM / CENELEC standards. - Familiarity with the Canadian Railway System, including CMREA, is advantageous. 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.   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. #LI-MB1

  Role: Air Quality Field Team Analyst Location: Glasgow (hybrid working)  Role ID: 2024 - 2315   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world  At Ricardo, we offer an environment where your expertise will thrive, your creativity will flourish, and your contributions will directly impact industries that drive progress and positive change.    We are currently looking for an Air Quality Field Team Analyst to join our Air Quality and Environmental team.    Key Responsibilities   As a field-based Analyst Consultant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the monitoring equipment for air pollutants across the UK is providing the correct results and giving reliable measurements of air quality for our customers. This involves the on-site testing and calibration of equipment and subsequent data recording and processing, conducted to strict quality requirements   You will also be required to review and ratify air pollution measurements using our in-house software systems and strict methods prescribed by UK Law and European Directives. It would be an advantage to have an initial understanding of current air pollution problems and legislation aimed to address these issues, although comprehensive training is provided.     The work will require significant travel, including several weeks per quarter of extended trips away from the office and up to 4 overnight stays per week - The testing, calibration and documentation of air quality measuring instrumentation across Scotland and wider UK. - Data processing and reporting. - Ratification of data for publication on the Defra UK Air Quality website https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/ and the Air Quality in Scotland website https://www.scottishairquality.scot/. Key competencies and experience -  A degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering is an advantage, but not essential; candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will also be considered. -  Full, clean UK driving licence with solid driving experience - able to drive a Company van. - Good level of physical fitness in order to be able to load and unload monitoring and testing equipment. -  Awareness of site safety issues. - The ability to conduct research, gather and analyse data accurately and methodically -  IT literacy. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong communication and team working skills. - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Self-reliance and good problem solving skills. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-JT1

  Role: Air Quality Field Team Analyst Location: Oxfordshire (hybrid working)  Role ID: 2024 - 2314   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world  At Ricardo, we offer an environment where your expertise will thrive, your creativity will flourish, and your contributions will directly impact industries that drive progress and positive change.    We are currently looking for an Air Quality Field Team Analyst to join our Air Quality and Environmental team.   Key Responsibilities As a field-based Analyst Consultant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the monitoring equipment for air pollutants across the UK is providing the correct results and giving reliable measurements of air quality for our customers. This involves the on-site testing and calibration of equipment and subsequent data recording and processing, conducted to strict quality requirements   You will also be required to review and ratify air pollution measurements using our in-house software systems and strict methods prescribed by UK Law and European Directives. It would be an advantage to have an initial understanding of current air pollution problems and legislation aimed to address these issues, although comprehensive training is provided.     The work will require significant travel, including several weeks per quarter of extended trips away from the office and up to 4 overnight stays per week - The testing, calibration and documentation of air quality measuring instrumentation across the UK. - Data processing and reporting. - Ratification of data for publication on the Defra UK Air Quality website https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/ and the Air Quality England website (https://www.airqualityengland.co.uk/) Key competencies and experience -  A degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering is an advantage, but not essential; candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will also be considered. - Full, clean UK driving licence with solid driving experience - able to drive a Company van. - Good level of physical fitness in order to be able to load and unload monitoring and testing equipment. - Awareness of site safety issues. - The ability to conduct research, gather and analyse data accurately and methodically. - IT literacy. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong communication and team working skills. - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Self-reliance and good problem solving skills. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-JT1  

  Role: Grant Manager and Project Administration Location: London, Harwell, Shoreham, Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow - Hybrid Salary:£25,000 - £33,000 Role ID: 2024-2310   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world  At Ricardo, we offer an environment where your expertise will thrive, your creativity will flourish, and your contributions will directly impact industries that drive progress and positive change.    The Role We have an opportunity for an experienced administrator to support a range of exciting agricultural programmes. Our team of project managers and technical experts deliver advisory services on behalf of government. We deliver integrated programmes which incorporate project management, marketing, helpline delivery, grant dispersal and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the farming sector. The team has recently won a number of exciting, high profile contracts and we are growing our team to support delivery and further expansion.   Key Responsibilities - Supporting the administration of one of the Scottish Farming Advice Service (SFAS) grant streams. Receiving applications, verifying eligibility and managing communication with applicants through the process. This task includes establishing and maintaining grant folders on the network, creating and updating records on the CRM database and managing correspondence. Full training and documentation of task processes will be provided. - Working with colleagues to provide support who engage with Ricardo through our delivery of the English Farming Advice Service, Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Defra’s Future Farm Resilience Fund - both telephone and email support. - Supporting the general administration of agriculture projects, this may involve organizing events (venue bookings and delegate administration), liaising with advisers, chasing down paperwork from subcontractors, or farmers.  Key Competencies and Experience - Previous administration experience. - Have excellent professional telephone and email communication skills, previous helpline / telephone experience will be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be given. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload, balancing the needs of several projects. - Proven ability to take ownership of tasks. - Experience of using Customer Relationship Management databases (CRMs) is desired. - Have an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Be a proven completer-finisher with the ability to plan and prioritise a range of tasks and work effectively unsupervised. - Be able to build effective working relationships at all levels across the business. - Have a flexible approach to working activities- able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. - Able to suggest improvements to systems and processes to improve efficiency. 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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-JT1  

Role: Senior Energy Engineer / Senior Energy Economist Location: Spain, Madrid, Johannesburg, London Role ID: 2024-2309   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.   The role We are looking for a Senior Energy Engineer / Senior Energy Economist (suitable for those with some post-graduate experience in the energy sector) to join our Sustainable Energy Systems team. This role will provide a stepping stone into your engineering and consultancy career in an exciting and rapidly changing sector.   The team  The Sustainable Energy Systems team comprises a group of highly experienced professionals specialising in engineering techno-economic, and management consultancy services for the energy sector, with particular emphasis on the power sector. We cover power generation, transmission and distribution planning, electricity tariff and affordability studies, renewable energy integration, regulation, policy, power market design and “smart grid” innovation projects. We are a respected consultancy in the hydrogen sector and our depth and breadth of expertise and diverse portfolio provides potential candidates with a unique opportunity to work on such projects across the globe. We are a committed team of like-minded professionals with a growing portfolio of energy technology, policy and strategy projects.    Key responsibilities From day one, you will be part of a team supporting senior consultants in delivering projects to our clients. Successful applicants will have strong numeracy, analytical and communication skills together with a proactive, organised approach and a pride in the quality of their work. Over time you will be expected to develop a strong understanding of the energy sector - including strategic, technical, commercial and regulatory aspects.    You will contribute to research and analysis that underpins our consultancy work. You will manage your time across several projects, contributing in all phases - from researching and analysing information and data, through providing key contributions to the development of techno-economic and financial models, to contributing to reports that are delivered to clients, and supporting the preparation of proposals to win new contracts. You will be responsible for the quality and delivery of your work and will liaise with other consultants and teams to incorporate your contribution into wider project outputs.  You will be supported throughout your career with us in your professional development, to ensure you have the support and tools you need to deliver your role to a high quality, and to support your development into the future.     Examples of projects you will be working on include - Tariff and Cost of Service studies for the power sector - Power market design studies - Feasibility and implementation studies for renewable energy projects. - Hydrogen strategy - Developing technical and economic power sector regulatory frameworks Our projects span across UK, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East, and Australia.   Skills and experience The position would suit candidates with:   Essential - A strong degree in electrical engineering / power systems and/or energy economics. - Post-graduate experience working in an energy consultancy environment. - Professional experience in at least one of the following regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Caribbean. - Good understanding of power networks and power systems, power sector regulation, electricity markets. - Strong Skills in Excel, including data manipulation and modelling. - Some experience successfully leading teams and managing complex projects. - Passion for renewable energy, energy system innovation and sustainability. - The ability to effectively communicate and interact with colleagues and clients. - The ability to breakdown complex research questions, think creatively and solve novel problems. - Fluency in Spanish and English. Desirable - Fluency in French or Portuguese. - Some experience using Helioscope ©, PV/Syst ©, Homer Pro ©, DigSilent ©, PSS/E ©, Powerworld ©, and/or PLEXOS. - Some experience working on projects funded by multi-lateral and bilateral agencies such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, or the Asian Development Bank. - Some experience writing compelling bids for customers in the context of open or restricted tender processes. - Professional experience in two or more of the following regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Caribbean. 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.   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 to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.   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.    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.   #LI-KW1

  Role: Emergency Responder (Chemisty Graduate) Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire Role ID: 2023 - 2305   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world At Ricardo, we are seeking Chemistry graduates to be part of our Emergency Response (ER) team. Our vision is to create a safer planet, and as a Chemical Emergency Responder, you will play a crucial role in delivering real-time advice and support for incidents involving hazardous chemicals, contributing to the well-being of communities.   Working here - Valued contributions: Your passion and expertise will be recognised, making a positive impact through your work. - Flexibility: The role is on-site and shift-based, however, the rotation pattern can provide some advantages such as mid-week time off. - Competitive package: Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, life assurance, professional subscriptions reimbursement, and a variety of lifestyle-oriented flexible benefits. After successfully completing training you’ll also be eligible for a shift allowance. - Career development: Active support to grow your career at Ricardo, access to internal and external training and personal development opportunities. Training will be provided for this role. This role is for you if you have - Educational Background: A degree in Chemistry. - Analytical Thinker: Strong logical and lateral thinking skills to solve complex problems. - Independence and Motivation: Thrive in an autonomous role, taking responsibility for challenges and steering your career development. - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide top-notch customer service and convey scientific concepts accurately. - Flexibility: Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern, ensuring 24/7 availability for ER services. - Desirable Experience: While prior experience in a customer-facing or technical chemistry role is advantageous, graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. - Driving License: A current UK driving license is required. Your main responsibilities will be: - Provide chemical advice to callers dealing with incidents, such as chemical reactions, fires, spillages, and exposures. - Ensure availability of Ricardo’s ER services during your shift. - Communicate directly with customers in the chemical sector through telephone and written reports. - Contribute to project work supporting the development of ER services and other technical consultancy areas. - Progress towards a deep understanding of level 1 chemical emergency response and expand your knowledge in chemical and product safety. 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.   #LI-EP1

  Role: Rail Vehicle Engineer Location: USA – Sacremento, California Salary: $80k - $130k per annum Role ID: 2023-2280   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.   The Role Ricardo is a leading player in the transportation industry, dedicated to revolutionizing high-speed rail systems. We are committed to excellence and innovation, working tirelessly to deliver innovative solutions that redefine the future of transportation.   Key Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Senior Rolling Stock Engineer, the Rail Vehicle Engineer will play a pivotal role in providing rolling stock support services. This includes conducting comprehensive reviews of international high-speed trainset/train systems best practices, developing trainset systems requirements and performance specifications, and supporting the trainset procurement process.  Additionally, the Rail Vehicle Engineer will be instrumental in supporting industry development of high-speed rail regulations and standards, while ensuring seamless coordination with various operating agencies to maintain interface integrity. The position is based in the Rail Engineering Section, which forms an integral part of the Rail and Operations Delivery Branch.   Key Competencies and Experience - Procurement Support: Assist in trainset procurement activities, conduct research on industry best practices, refine trainset performance specifications and associated RFP documents, and ensure compliance with FRA Code of Federal Regulations - Technical Support: Provide rolling stock technical support to CHSR regional teams, engineering teams and various working groups. - Coordination: Coordinate efforts with external agencies such as FRA, state and local agencies, and vehicle manufacturers to address new requirements and technologies. - Regulatory Support: Assist in federal and industry development of high-speed rail regulations and standards. Skills and Behaviours - Recent graduate with a strong interest in technical research and knowledge-sharing. - Knowledge of high-speed rail systems, trainsets, regulations and industry best practices. - Ability to conduct thorough research, write specifications, and support procurement processes. - Excellent communication skills with the capacity to engage with industry stakeholders effectively. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with CADD (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc). - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, or relevant bachelor’s degree with demonstrated expertise. - Familiarity with transportation projects and rolling stock equipment regulations/standards is desirable. If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of high-speed rail and possess the skills and drive to excel in this role, we want to hear from you.   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. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-MB1

  Role: QSHE Advisor - US Location: DTC – Van Buren Township, MI - Hybrid / Flexible  Role ID: 2023-2269   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.   The Role We are currently seeking a motivated QSHE Advisor to join our team in North America, playing a pivotal role within our global organisation.  If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our mission of excellence in QHSE, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.     Key competencies and experience   - Provide expert guidance on QHSE matters to management and staff within our A&I division at Ricardo-US locations, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. - Take charge of monitoring, reporting, and investigating Incidents and Hazardous Occurrences using our Safety Reporting System, facilitating timely interventions and preventative measures. - Deliver comprehensive monthly reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental performance, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. - Ensure strict adherence to all relevant legislation by establishing and updating policies, procedures, and guidance materials as needed, safeguarding regulatory compliance at all times. - Offer specialized QHSE support for client bids and ongoing projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in delivery while fostering strong client relationships. - Conduct thorough Internal Audits to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of our Management Systems, executing inspections, local audits, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify areas for improvement. - Coordinate and actively participate in site emergency exercises, contributing to robust Business Continuity Planning procedures and fostering a culture of preparedness and resilience. - Facilitate local and North America joint QHSE meetings, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams and regions to drive collective success in QHSE initiatives. - Lead initiatives to monitor, report, and minimize A&I's environmental impact, driving sustainability efforts and promoting responsible environmental practices throughout our operations. - Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive continual improvement across all facets of QHSE and Management Systems, ensuring that Ricardo remains at the forefront of industry standards and practices. - Ensure accessibility to relevant and effective training programs to uphold QHSE standards and best practices, empowering employees to excel in their roles and contribute to our culture of safety and excellence.  Skills and behaviours  - Currently working to or with OSHA qualification, Environmental knowledge, Quality knowledge.   - Positive attitude and embrace for the belief in the benefits of a good QHSE Advisor .   - Report with honesty and integrity  - Uphold QHSE and Ricardo Values  Knowledge preferred but not essential - ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO50001:2018 Energy management - AS9100D (preferred)  - Familiar with OSHA/CCOHS including specific state requirements - This role would suit a newcomer to QHSE that wishes to gain knowledge and experience.  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.    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. #LI-MB1

  Role: Senior Consultant - Terrestrial Ecologist Location: Manchester – Hybrid/Commutable  Salary range: £35,000 - £50,000 Role ID: 2024 - 2260   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.   We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Ecology team within the Water Practice. The position offers a diverse role, supporting projects and clients across the UK, and occasionally beyond, carrying out projects encompassing a mix of terrestrial and hydro-ecology projects.    We are currently looking for a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist to join our Ecology team.   Key responsibilities - Your role will involve project management and implementation of ecological assessments, plus the coordination of associated surveys, consultation and mitigation in support of our clients’ proposals and operations. - You will be involved in managing the technical work of more junior staff and sub-consultants and (depending on experience) managing projects and their direction too. There will also be team leadership opportunities as the team expands. - The nature of the role and the dynamic of the team provides a wealth of opportunities to explore your interests and carry out a range of tasks and functions within terrestrial ecology, as well as a range of related disciplines. Key competencies and experience - In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques.  - Capable at leading PEA, EcIA and HRA; WRMP options appraisal understanding and/or experience would be an advantage. - Experience of working on large infrastructure or development projects.  - Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works. - Multiple protected species survey licences (ideally in both England and Wales). - Experience of applying for and holding licenses for protected species mitigation/conservation   - Experience of writing thorough and complex reports and assessments, such as HRA stages 1 - 4 and Environmental Statement chapters. - A track-record of successful project management. - Experience in the preparation of ecology proposals and tenders. - A chartered member of a professional body (e.g., CEnv or CEcol). - Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; be able to produce meticulous and accurate technical reports as well as communicate confidently with a variety of clients and stakeholders.  - Be organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously.  Skills and behaviours  - A self-starter, as you’ll be part of a small and busy team. Excellent team working skills are therefore essential together with strong communication skills, sound understanding of ecological impact assessment and a close attention to detail. - Whilst fieldwork skills are needed for this role, there will be a large component of office-based coordination, data analysis, client contact and report writing.  - This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Ricardo Energy & Environment.  Desirable - Have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office-based staff. - Have a proven work winning track record, experience of preparing bids and tenders and generating new business opportunities. - Mentoring junior colleagues. - Building client relationships and generating opportunities.  - Preparing bids and managing project budgets and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams within the region.  Working with Ricardo  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.   Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.    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.    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.   #LI-CM1

  Role: Senior Legal Counsel – APAC Location: Office based or Remote in Australia Role ID: 2024-2258   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world Ricardo plc a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company – at the intersection of transport, energy and global climate agendas and a leader in sustainability consultancy, solving complex environmental challenges through industry-leading analysis, advice and data. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.   The role will be focused on providing legal contractual support for deals in the APAC Region across all legal disciplines. Though the role is predominately focused on supporting deals in the APAC region, you will be called upon to provide support on a variety of aspects covering legal operations and governance. Many of our projects are complex in nature and you will be required to work with other disciplines to create effective solutions. Having legal expertise in Australian law is key to this role.   Key responsibilities You must be curious, passionate, and dedicated senior commercial lawyer with a strong interest in services to: (a) provide support and legal counsel to Ricardo’s practice areas; (b) manage and scale our business; and (c) who will be committed to helping Ricardo’s organisation grow. You have to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and be an effective and confident negotiator, with strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail. You must be adept at using business acumen, creativity and collegiality (both internally and in dealing with external parties) to negotiate terms that you can explain and address legal risks in a way that protects and propels your client’s business forward. Key competencies and experience - Qualified lawyer entitled to practice in Australia. - Significant relevant legal experience, (a mixture of law firm and in-house experience is desirable) - Sound spoken and written English essential. - Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements, preferably in the services sector. - Experience supporting a large sales organisation. - Experience leading and managing projects and multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines. - The ability to both work collaboratively as part of a team and on an individual basis without a lot of guidance or oversight, always with a view towards being of service to clients and other legal team members. - Exceptional business judgment, relationship-building skills and creativity. - A keen interest in creative legal problem solving, including researching novel and ambiguous areas of law. - The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. - Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to match your tone to your audience.  Desirable - Regulatory, privacy, litigation and/or IP law experience, whether in-house or in private practice. - Legal transformation experience. - Experience of and/or curiosity about working with Legal Tech. Working with Ricardo 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.   #LI-KW1

  Role: Graduate Consultant Location: Hong Kong Role ID: 2023 - 2022   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.     We are recruiting a Graduate Consultant in Hong Kong. The main job scope is as follows:   Responsibilities - Support various RAMS activities, including the Hazard Analyses and HAZOP workshops, development and management of the Hazard Log, Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Quantitative Risk Assessment and other Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Analyses . - Participate in Human Factors Studies on Automatic Train Supervision System (ATSS), Main Control System (MCS) and other subsystems, applying human factors analyses on control room, station systems design.  - Assist in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) projects by supporting EMC management activities, EMC simulation and modelling and preparing reports.   - Facilitate technical client facing meetings and workshops by supporting meeting preparation and meeting minutes production.   - Conduct research on various industries, innovation topics (e.g., H2, decarbonization), markets and technical topics, support delivery of technical projects, technical seminars, and business development activities.  - Contribute to the summarization and consolidation of worldwide railway accident database update for internal review and reference. - Support project as technical consultants, project coordinate and develop skills in project management, coordinate the engagement between Ricardo team and external clients and sub-contractors.   - Visit various railway sites (including Operation Control Centre, depot, Station Control Rooms, or other) to support project activities, or travelling to project locations for RAMS / HF / EMC workshops where required.   Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering (or other related discipline) - Recent graduates, experience in railway company or related discipline. Skills - Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). - Excellent English verbal and written communication. - Organised and able to meet deadlines. - Careful and honest, good interpersonal relationship. 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.

Role: Research Associate - Power Markets Modeller Location: Athens - Hybrid Role ID: 2023-2245   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.   E3M, part of Ricardo plc develops and maintains large-scale models across the energy, environment and transport sectors. Its expertise focuses on the design and impact analysis of the transition of all possible types of power generation technologies, several types of alternative green fuels, energy demand efficiency and mobility restructuring. Its integrated modelling tools provide informed, transparent and robust analysis as well as recommendations for its high-profile clients which include the European Commission, national governments, energy regulators and a number of private companies in the energy and transport sectors, financial institutions and strategic consultancies. Over the past 30 years, E3-Modelling has carried out consultancy on all major European energy and climate policy initiatives, and its large-scale energy, economy and transport models have been applied at the very heart of European Commission policymaking.   The Role Do you have solid technical skills and a strong interest in European and international energy policy, with a special focus on the power sector and electricity markets? We are looking for a self-driven, motivated Modeller to join our EU offices in Athens and work alongside our energy system modelling team on high-standing consulting projects for international organisations, national governments, and the private sector.   Key Responsibilities In this position you will perform quantitative research to support various activities of the PRIMES energy system model. More specifically, you will: - Operate, maintain and further develop the power sector and the electricity markets models PRIMES modeling suite. - Collect, structure, maintain and analyze large datasets with relevance for energy, economy, power sector and electricity markets. - Design solutions for improving data workflows and quality assurance processes related to modelling. - Be part of international research projects and liaise with other research groups. - Draft short papers or presentations based on model results. Key Competencies and Experience - Hold a BSc and/or MSc or PhD degree in engineering, economics, applied mathematics or physics or other relevant disciplines. - Proven work and/or research experience in the field of energy systems modelling, focusing on the power sector and electricity markets. - Demonstrated data management skills, including the ability to use programming tools, preferably GAMS or Python or R for modelling. - Be an excellent user of MS Office, with emphasis on MS Excel (including VBA). - Be proficient in English (verbal and written). - Have a detail-oriented and problem-solving mindset, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn. - Proven writing skills gained through (co-) authorship of academic articles, technical and/or policy reports in English is an asset. 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 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.   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.   #LI-EB1

    Role: Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Lead Location: London, Oxford, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Shoreham, Spain / Madrid / Hybrid Role ID: 2024-2230   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. 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.      Ricardo havea very successful chemical regulatory and safety business area and we have a unique opportunity for an experienced Environmental/Regulatory Scientistto lead our scientific consultancy offerings and to drive future growth in this area. As lead for the Ricardo Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology (ECT) team, you will address key challenges in the hazard and risk assessment of chemicals. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts across Ricardo’s multidisciplinary organisation, and externally with academic, industry and regulatory partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated leader to make a real contribution toward the safe and sustainable use of chemicals.     Key responsibilities  - Delivering technical excellence in hazard and risk assessment of chemicalsfor Ricardo clients.  - Responsible for the overall success and financial performance of the ECT business area.  - Leadership of a team of expert scientists in human and environmental hazard and risk assessment. Driving engagement, growth and development across the team. Team leader responsibility for a number of direct reports.  - Accountable forthe delivery of ECT projects, providing support toother project managersand ensuring the availability of adequate resources.  - Enhancing the Ricardo ECT team’s reputation through engagement in scientific research activities.  - Ongoingstrategy and business development activities.    Key competencies and experience  - Educated to Master’s degree level or higher in environmental toxicology, chemistry, biology or a related discipline.  - Extensive technical knowledge across: (eco)toxicology, environmental fate, exposure assessmentand risk characterisation.  - Hazard and risk assessment of chemicals in an EU regulatory context (e.g. REACH, BPR, WFD etc).  - A track record of scientific excellence, including publishing and presenting research, either independently or in collaboration with other partners or institutions   Skills and behaviours    - Dynamic, highly motivated, and productive individual.  - Passionate about assessing and managing chemicals, and eager to make an impact in this area.  - Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to lead teams in complex technical disciplines.  - Strong commercial mindset and proven business development and strategic ability, ideally from a consulting background. - Influencing and the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences.     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.    Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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. #LI-EP1

  Role: Associate Director - Catchment Science Location: UK - Remote Salary range: £55,000 - £75,000 plus additional benefits Role ID: 2024 - 2203   About Ricardo   Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.   Ricardo is a leading consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work.   Purpose Our excellent track record in supporting the water industry and airports is resulting in substantial and exciting growth of our Water & Environment Team. We have established long-term relationships with many of the UK’s water companies and airport operators. Consequently, we are servicing multiple environmental frameworks and some sizeable capital water and wastewater projects. Our growing focus on water and environmental solutions, alongside a wider array of consultancy services, means we are seeking to appoint an Associate Director with both a strong technical background and the ability to manage larger projects throughout their life-cycle.   Key accountabilities - You will work as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts that includes specialists in the fields of water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, flood risk, geomorphology, water quality, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, natural capital, environmental impact assessment and planning. - Elements of all of these disciplines can feature in our work which can include a focus on water resource investigations, strategic water resources (SROs), drought planning, surface water runoff and wastewater investigations. - As such, critical to this role is understanding various environmental strands and linkages to support us in helping solve sometimes complex environmental challenges with a well organised and collaborative approach. - Together with technical delivery and leadership skills, you will have an ambition to help drive our business forward by delivering excellent services and winning new work. - A key requirement is for the effective oversight of sizeable specialist projects and technical elements of work within wider multi-disciplinary programmes. - This is to include experience of leading on bidding through to project execution and close-out. - Acting in a technical lead role in an appropriate technical discipline, the post-holder will have the ability to clearly communicate within technical delivery teams and to clients. - The role will also require some commercial understanding and the ability to own client and stakeholder relationships. - Maintaining quality of service provision is essential, whilst balancing client needs and environmental regulatory requirements within the confines of contracts. - People manager experience would be beneficial, as direct management of staff either within projects or a team will be required. - An appetite and experience in developing new business would also be very much welcome.  Key competencies and experience We are looking to appoint an Associate Director who has relevant environmental consultancy experience supporting the UK water sector and possibly beyond. Essential is significant understanding and experience in a relevant water related environmental technical discipline, to include one and ideally more of: hydrology, hydro-ecology and freshwater catchment science related technical disciplines. We also require the following key competencies and experience: - Excellent understanding of the UK water industry and its regulation. - Ability to lead projects and large technical elements of work. - Strong technical direction and delivery skills to ensure a high level of service. - Experience in leading proposals and winning work. - Previous people management experience either in project or team settings. - An aptitude for staff technical development. - An environmentally related degree (ideally with a post-graduate qualification also). - A clean full UK driving licence would be preferable.  Skills and behaviours - Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills. - Collaborative technical leader who has the ability to develop and support others. - Ability to effectively manage a wide range of resources to deliver and grow our business. - Excellent multi-stakeholder management skills, including internally and externally. - Ability to prioritise and manage significant operational demands and pressures. - Client-facing, opportunistic and comfortable with developing new work. - Keen to develop and extend segments of our service offering. Working with Ricardo   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.   Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.   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.   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. #LI-CM1