Manchester, Lancashire
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Location: UK Flexible Salary Range: 55'000- 77'000 Role ID Ricardo Energy & Environment is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, environmental, climate change and chemical risk expertise with strong data science 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. We are acutely aware of the importance of our role in safeguarding and enhancing our environment and fully believe in our mission to create a world fit for the future. Growth and Opportunity The Environmental Policy team at Ricardo works with clients operating at the heart of environmental policy making who need impartial evidence. The team predominately supports public sector clients such as national Governments, the European Commission and international bodies (e.g. the World Bank), as well as working for private sector clients. We work with policymakers on the development (i.e. impact assessment), implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, strategies and plans. Our objective technical expertise and robust economics generates high quality analysis that stands up to scrutiny. We deliver high-profile policy studies in areas that include industrial pollution control, water, air quality, chemicals management, climate adaptation, sustainable finance and the circular economy, among other topics. Ricardo is held in very high regard by our clients for the in-depth sector insight we demonstrate, our passion for delivering quality, and our reputation for producing innovative solutions. This is a new role, to reflect our ambitions to expand our team s reach further into circular economy policy. This role will be in partnership with Ricardo s circular economy team that focus on implementing circular economy in business models. Through this partnership, and with the support and backing of our business area managers, this role is for a leader to build up a track record of successes in circular economy policy studies. This will include building relationships with partners and collaborators. Working in international, multi-disciplinary teams, you will help to win, manage and deliver high profile projects that play an integral role in driving regulatory approaches in the UK, Europe and worldwide. You will lead the writing of high quality competitive proposals for customers and will also undertake other business development activities such as partner relationship management and participation in promotional events. You will take an active role in leading (including managing) high profile and complex projects and building team capability in delivering technical input for projects across policy development and implementation analysis; evaluating existing policy and technical measures; supporting cost-benefit analyses, carrying out stakeholder consultations and report writing. You will support the development of more junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Qualified to Bachelor s degree level in environmental policy, science, engineering, law, economics, social sciences or a closely related subject Experience managing projects with high level of commercial awareness and appreciation for project financial management principles Experience in writing winning proposals in a consultancy environment. Experience in wider business development activities and relationship building Excellent knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation and strategies in Europe relating to the circular economy. Technical understanding and/or familiarity with industry and/or construction sectors and/or product design and life cycle principles and/or industrial symbiosis Familiarity with the process of policy development and implementation, evaluation of technical and policy measures, cost-benefit analysis, data collection, validation and analysis. Excellent written and spoken English, including concise and precise report writing About You: You should be able to demonstrate the following: Qualified to Master s degree level in environmental policy, science, engineering, law, economics, social sciences or a closely related subject Experience working within projects for clients such as the European Commission, World Bank, GIZ, EBRD, Asian Development Bank and UK Government. Team / staff leadership Fluency in other European languages Knowledge of business models, investment and/or financing for promoting circularity. Demonstrate leadership and influencing Be a good team worker and experienced at delegating Offer analytical, problem solving and creative thinking Have flexibility, resilience and enthusiasm Bring energy and enthusiasm for growing the business What We Offer This is a stimulating, exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. What sets us apart is our People. You will work with an exceptional team of talented, dedicated, and supportive individuals. You will have 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 empower, develop, and trust you to deliver your best work. We ll provide a culture that will enable you to evolve, grow and succeed. Flexibility, wellbeing and work-life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that s working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Ricardo Energy & Environment is 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 proactively with all our employees and ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident employer. Benefits 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. What Next 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.
Location: UK Flexible Salary Range: 55'000- 77'000 Role ID Ricardo Energy & Environment is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, environmental, climate change and chemical risk expertise with strong data science 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. We are acutely aware of the importance of our role in safeguarding and enhancing our environment and fully believe in our mission to create a world fit for the future. Growth and Opportunity The Environmental Policy team at Ricardo works with clients operating at the heart of environmental policy making who need impartial evidence. The team predominately supports public sector clients such as national Governments, the European Commission and international bodies (e.g. the World Bank), as well as working for private sector clients. We work with policymakers on the development (i.e. impact assessment), implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, strategies and plans. Our objective technical expertise and robust economics generates high quality analysis that stands up to scrutiny. We deliver high-profile policy studies in areas that include industrial pollution control, water, air quality, chemicals management, climate adaptation, sustainable finance and the circular economy, among other topics. Ricardo is held in very high regard by our clients for the in-depth sector insight we demonstrate, our passion for delivering quality, and our reputation for producing innovative solutions. This is a new role, to reflect our ambitions to expand our team s reach further into circular economy policy. This role will be in partnership with Ricardo s circular economy team that focus on implementing circular economy in business models. Through this partnership, and with the support and backing of our business area managers, this role is for a leader to build up a track record of successes in circular economy policy studies. This will include building relationships with partners and collaborators. Working in international, multi-disciplinary teams, you will help to win, manage and deliver high profile projects that play an integral role in driving regulatory approaches in the UK, Europe and worldwide. You will lead the writing of high quality competitive proposals for customers and will also undertake other business development activities such as partner relationship management and participation in promotional events. You will take an active role in leading (including managing) high profile and complex projects and building team capability in delivering technical input for projects across policy development and implementation analysis; evaluating existing policy and technical measures; supporting cost-benefit analyses, carrying out stakeholder consultations and report writing. You will support the development of more junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Qualified to Bachelor s degree level in environmental policy, science, engineering, law, economics, social sciences or a closely related subject Experience managing projects with high level of commercial awareness and appreciation for project financial management principles Experience in writing winning proposals in a consultancy environment. Experience in wider business development activities and relationship building Excellent knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation and strategies in Europe relating to the circular economy. Technical understanding and/or familiarity with industry and/or construction sectors and/or product design and life cycle principles and/or industrial symbiosis Familiarity with the process of policy development and implementation, evaluation of technical and policy measures, cost-benefit analysis, data collection, validation and analysis. Excellent written and spoken English, including concise and precise report writing About You: You should be able to demonstrate the following: Qualified to Master s degree level in environmental policy, science, engineering, law, economics, social sciences or a closely related subject Experience working within projects for clients such as the European Commission, World Bank, GIZ, EBRD, Asian Development Bank and UK Government. Team / staff leadership Fluency in other European languages Knowledge of business models, investment and/or financing for promoting circularity. Demonstrate leadership and influencing Be a good team worker and experienced at delegating Offer analytical, problem solving and creative thinking Have flexibility, resilience and enthusiasm Bring energy and enthusiasm for growing the business What We Offer This is a stimulating, exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. What sets us apart is our People. You will work with an exceptional team of talented, dedicated, and supportive individuals. You will have 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 empower, develop, and trust you to deliver your best work. We ll provide a culture that will enable you to evolve, grow and succeed. Flexibility, wellbeing and work-life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that s working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Ricardo Energy & Environment is 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 proactively with all our employees and ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident employer. Benefits 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. What Next 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.