Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Senior / Principal Consultant - Clean Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure Transition Practice carries out projects on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, to help them transition their energy infrastructure towards a future-proofed, net-zero future. Infrastructure Implementation This role will contribute to our expanding portfolio of projects which aim to enable large energy users and energy hubs to transition energy infrastructure for the future, including power demand and generation and clean fuel transition. Sites might include maritime, rail and other bulk transport, industrial users, communities etc. We also work with power utilities and industry stakeholders to deliver network innovation via designing and implementing trials, conducting research and analysis (including power systems analysis and technoeconomic modelling), and delivering programme management, and industry stakeholder engagement. This involves, for example, assessing the constraints and opportunities for decarbonisation with a given client context, and considering the grid related impacts and pathways that may exist. Recent examples include investigating the intersection between rail and power systems, and analysisng how to expedite renewable and low-carbon fuels and technologies for maritime clients, including the development of a digital tool. Technical Services to utilities and industry In addition, the team supports utilities with technical services in generation connection compliance (Power Quality assessments) and conducts reviews of technical standards for industry association stakeholders. Demonstrating both technical expertise and interpersonal, customer-facing strengths, you will play a key part in the team activities, including providing technical leadership and excellence within the delivery team, as well as supporting business development activities such as project ideation, bidding for public tenders, and customer facing presentations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and with different clients, industries and locations. You'll join a team helping clients to assess, design and implement technical solutions, effective strategies and roadmaps to decarbonise energy infrastructure and power systems all over the world, and there will be need to support these wider projects as the business unit develops. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery and Management Contribute to developing and delivering our growing portfolio of clean energy infrastructure projects. Working on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, deliver time sensitive technical analysis to an excellent standard. This involves working within teams to achieve client satisfaction, timely delivery, strong project financial performance and high quality technical outputs. Project management and task lead for projects within the Clean Energy Infrastructure field as part of consultancy business in line with processes and governance, working in a matrix team environment. This includes project team mobilisation and leadership, project governance, technical and financial reporting, client liaison, and technical quality assurance. Contribution to wider energy infrastructure transition projects, supported by expert consultants within the wider team. Lead the development of technical proposals within the energy sector with ad hoc support across the wider team. Client Relationships & Thought Leadershi p Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks, though project delivery as well as through sector networking. Support key account management to maintain and grow client relationships. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector technology developments, trends, challenges and regulations. Provide thought leadership on energy infrastructure transition topics and trends, including where possible at industry events. Additional/special features of the role Some domestic and/or international travel may be required, for example for project meetings, sector conferences etc. Essential Skills and qualifications Degree level or higher in a related discipline such as electrical engineering, renewable energy, energy transition (supported by technical / infrastructure experience), sustainable infrastructure or power systems. Demonstrable expertise and experience of technical delivery in the renewables and/or power sector, with particular interest in energy (including power and/or fuels) infrastructure, or project implementation. Experience in consultancy, or demonstrableexperience and skills relevant to delivery of consultancy projects. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with a multidisciplinary team located across multiple geographies. Confidence presenting to a variety of audiences, including to senior customer representatives. Excellent time management with the ability to juggle time across multiple projects and prioritise deadlines seamlessly. Fluency in English and excellent reporting writing skills. Experience in managing complex consultancy or implementation projects. Experience in building projects and securing new work, via proactive business engagement, and/or via bidding for tenders. Ability to utilise existing sector contacts to support new opportunities and build trust-based relationships with clients and potential partners. Familiarity with technical analysis methods and tools including Cost Benefit Analysis, quantitative scenarios and modelling. Experience with renewable energy systems, and/or smart port technologies is highly desirable. Fluency in other languages (particularly Spanish or other European languages) is a bonus but not essential. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Jun 12, 2025
Full time
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Senior / Principal Consultant - Clean Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure Transition Practice carries out projects on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, to help them transition their energy infrastructure towards a future-proofed, net-zero future. Infrastructure Implementation This role will contribute to our expanding portfolio of projects which aim to enable large energy users and energy hubs to transition energy infrastructure for the future, including power demand and generation and clean fuel transition. Sites might include maritime, rail and other bulk transport, industrial users, communities etc. We also work with power utilities and industry stakeholders to deliver network innovation via designing and implementing trials, conducting research and analysis (including power systems analysis and technoeconomic modelling), and delivering programme management, and industry stakeholder engagement. This involves, for example, assessing the constraints and opportunities for decarbonisation with a given client context, and considering the grid related impacts and pathways that may exist. Recent examples include investigating the intersection between rail and power systems, and analysisng how to expedite renewable and low-carbon fuels and technologies for maritime clients, including the development of a digital tool. Technical Services to utilities and industry In addition, the team supports utilities with technical services in generation connection compliance (Power Quality assessments) and conducts reviews of technical standards for industry association stakeholders. Demonstrating both technical expertise and interpersonal, customer-facing strengths, you will play a key part in the team activities, including providing technical leadership and excellence within the delivery team, as well as supporting business development activities such as project ideation, bidding for public tenders, and customer facing presentations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and with different clients, industries and locations. You'll join a team helping clients to assess, design and implement technical solutions, effective strategies and roadmaps to decarbonise energy infrastructure and power systems all over the world, and there will be need to support these wider projects as the business unit develops. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery and Management Contribute to developing and delivering our growing portfolio of clean energy infrastructure projects. Working on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, deliver time sensitive technical analysis to an excellent standard. This involves working within teams to achieve client satisfaction, timely delivery, strong project financial performance and high quality technical outputs. Project management and task lead for projects within the Clean Energy Infrastructure field as part of consultancy business in line with processes and governance, working in a matrix team environment. This includes project team mobilisation and leadership, project governance, technical and financial reporting, client liaison, and technical quality assurance. Contribution to wider energy infrastructure transition projects, supported by expert consultants within the wider team. Lead the development of technical proposals within the energy sector with ad hoc support across the wider team. Client Relationships & Thought Leadershi p Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks, though project delivery as well as through sector networking. Support key account management to maintain and grow client relationships. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector technology developments, trends, challenges and regulations. Provide thought leadership on energy infrastructure transition topics and trends, including where possible at industry events. Additional/special features of the role Some domestic and/or international travel may be required, for example for project meetings, sector conferences etc. Essential Skills and qualifications Degree level or higher in a related discipline such as electrical engineering, renewable energy, energy transition (supported by technical / infrastructure experience), sustainable infrastructure or power systems. Demonstrable expertise and experience of technical delivery in the renewables and/or power sector, with particular interest in energy (including power and/or fuels) infrastructure, or project implementation. Experience in consultancy, or demonstrableexperience and skills relevant to delivery of consultancy projects. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with a multidisciplinary team located across multiple geographies. Confidence presenting to a variety of audiences, including to senior customer representatives. Excellent time management with the ability to juggle time across multiple projects and prioritise deadlines seamlessly. Fluency in English and excellent reporting writing skills. Experience in managing complex consultancy or implementation projects. Experience in building projects and securing new work, via proactive business engagement, and/or via bidding for tenders. Ability to utilise existing sector contacts to support new opportunities and build trust-based relationships with clients and potential partners. Familiarity with technical analysis methods and tools including Cost Benefit Analysis, quantitative scenarios and modelling. Experience with renewable energy systems, and/or smart port technologies is highly desirable. Fluency in other languages (particularly Spanish or other European languages) is a bonus but not essential. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Senior / Principal Consultant - Clean Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure Transition Practice carries out projects on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, to help them transition their energy infrastructure towards a future-proofed, net-zero future. Infrastructure Implementation This role will contribute to our expanding portfolio of projects which aim to enable large energy users and energy hubs to transition energy infrastructure for the future, including power demand and generation and clean fuel transition. Sites might include maritime, rail and other bulk transport, industrial users, communities etc. We also work with power utilities and industry stakeholders to deliver network innovation via designing and implementing trials, conducting research and analysis (including power systems analysis and technoeconomic modelling), and delivering programme management, and industry stakeholder engagement. This involves, for example, assessing the constraints and opportunities for decarbonisation with a given client context, and considering the grid related impacts and pathways that may exist. Recent examples include investigating the intersection between rail and power systems, and analysisng how to expedite renewable and low-carbon fuels and technologies for maritime clients, including the development of a digital tool. Technical Services to utilities and industry In addition, the team supports utilities with technical services in generation connection compliance (Power Quality assessments) and conducts reviews of technical standards for industry association stakeholders. Demonstrating both technical expertise and interpersonal, customer-facing strengths, you will play a key part in the team activities, including providing technical leadership and excellence within the delivery team, as well as supporting business development activities such as project ideation, bidding for public tenders, and customer facing presentations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and with different clients, industries and locations. You'll join a team helping clients to assess, design and implement technical solutions, effective strategies and roadmaps to decarbonise energy infrastructure and power systems all over the world, and there will be need to support these wider projects as the business unit develops. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery and Management Contribute to developing and delivering our growing portfolio of clean energy infrastructure projects. Working on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, deliver time sensitive technical analysis to an excellent standard. This involves working within teams to achieve client satisfaction, timely delivery, strong project financial performance and high quality technical outputs. Project management and task lead for projects within the Clean Energy Infrastructure field as part of consultancy business in line with processes and governance, working in a matrix team environment. This includes project team mobilisation and leadership, project governance, technical and financial reporting, client liaison, and technical quality assurance. Contribution to wider energy infrastructure transition projects, supported by expert consultants within the wider team. Lead the development of technical proposals within the energy sector with ad hoc support across the wider team. Client Relationships & Thought Leadershi p Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks, though project delivery as well as through sector networking. Support key account management to maintain and grow client relationships. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector technology developments, trends, challenges and regulations. Provide thought leadership on energy infrastructure transition topics and trends, including where possible at industry events. Additional/special features of the role Some domestic and/or international travel may be required, for example for project meetings, sector conferences etc. Essential Skills and qualifications Degree level or higher in a related discipline such as electrical engineering, renewable energy, energy transition (supported by technical / infrastructure experience), sustainable infrastructure or power systems. Demonstrable expertise and experience of technical delivery in the renewables and/or power sector, with particular interest in energy (including power and/or fuels) infrastructure, or project implementation. Experience in consultancy, or demonstrableexperience and skills relevant to delivery of consultancy projects. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with a multidisciplinary team located across multiple geographies. Confidence presenting to a variety of audiences, including to senior customer representatives. Excellent time management with the ability to juggle time across multiple projects and prioritise deadlines seamlessly. Fluency in English and excellent reporting writing skills. Experience in managing complex consultancy or implementation projects. Experience in building projects and securing new work, via proactive business engagement, and/or via bidding for tenders. Ability to utilise existing sector contacts to support new opportunities and build trust-based relationships with clients and potential partners. Familiarity with technical analysis methods and tools including Cost Benefit Analysis, quantitative scenarios and modelling. Experience with renewable energy systems, and/or smart port technologies is highly desirable. Fluency in other languages (particularly Spanish or other European languages) is a bonus but not essential. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Jun 12, 2025
Full time
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Senior / Principal Consultant - Clean Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure Transition Practice carries out projects on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, to help them transition their energy infrastructure towards a future-proofed, net-zero future. Infrastructure Implementation This role will contribute to our expanding portfolio of projects which aim to enable large energy users and energy hubs to transition energy infrastructure for the future, including power demand and generation and clean fuel transition. Sites might include maritime, rail and other bulk transport, industrial users, communities etc. We also work with power utilities and industry stakeholders to deliver network innovation via designing and implementing trials, conducting research and analysis (including power systems analysis and technoeconomic modelling), and delivering programme management, and industry stakeholder engagement. This involves, for example, assessing the constraints and opportunities for decarbonisation with a given client context, and considering the grid related impacts and pathways that may exist. Recent examples include investigating the intersection between rail and power systems, and analysisng how to expedite renewable and low-carbon fuels and technologies for maritime clients, including the development of a digital tool. Technical Services to utilities and industry In addition, the team supports utilities with technical services in generation connection compliance (Power Quality assessments) and conducts reviews of technical standards for industry association stakeholders. Demonstrating both technical expertise and interpersonal, customer-facing strengths, you will play a key part in the team activities, including providing technical leadership and excellence within the delivery team, as well as supporting business development activities such as project ideation, bidding for public tenders, and customer facing presentations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and with different clients, industries and locations. You'll join a team helping clients to assess, design and implement technical solutions, effective strategies and roadmaps to decarbonise energy infrastructure and power systems all over the world, and there will be need to support these wider projects as the business unit develops. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery and Management Contribute to developing and delivering our growing portfolio of clean energy infrastructure projects. Working on behalf of a mixture of private organisations, industry associations and public sector clients, deliver time sensitive technical analysis to an excellent standard. This involves working within teams to achieve client satisfaction, timely delivery, strong project financial performance and high quality technical outputs. Project management and task lead for projects within the Clean Energy Infrastructure field as part of consultancy business in line with processes and governance, working in a matrix team environment. This includes project team mobilisation and leadership, project governance, technical and financial reporting, client liaison, and technical quality assurance. Contribution to wider energy infrastructure transition projects, supported by expert consultants within the wider team. Lead the development of technical proposals within the energy sector with ad hoc support across the wider team. Client Relationships & Thought Leadershi p Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks, though project delivery as well as through sector networking. Support key account management to maintain and grow client relationships. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector technology developments, trends, challenges and regulations. Provide thought leadership on energy infrastructure transition topics and trends, including where possible at industry events. Additional/special features of the role Some domestic and/or international travel may be required, for example for project meetings, sector conferences etc. Essential Skills and qualifications Degree level or higher in a related discipline such as electrical engineering, renewable energy, energy transition (supported by technical / infrastructure experience), sustainable infrastructure or power systems. Demonstrable expertise and experience of technical delivery in the renewables and/or power sector, with particular interest in energy (including power and/or fuels) infrastructure, or project implementation. Experience in consultancy, or demonstrableexperience and skills relevant to delivery of consultancy projects. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with a multidisciplinary team located across multiple geographies. Confidence presenting to a variety of audiences, including to senior customer representatives. Excellent time management with the ability to juggle time across multiple projects and prioritise deadlines seamlessly. Fluency in English and excellent reporting writing skills. Experience in managing complex consultancy or implementation projects. Experience in building projects and securing new work, via proactive business engagement, and/or via bidding for tenders. Ability to utilise existing sector contacts to support new opportunities and build trust-based relationships with clients and potential partners. Familiarity with technical analysis methods and tools including Cost Benefit Analysis, quantitative scenarios and modelling. Experience with renewable energy systems, and/or smart port technologies is highly desirable. Fluency in other languages (particularly Spanish or other European languages) is a bonus but not essential. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. About Ricardo Ricardo is a leading environmental 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 growing focus on water and environmental solutions, alongside a wider array of consultancy services, means we are seeking to appoint an experienced Principal Environmental Consultant with both a strong technical background and the ability to manage projects throughout their lifecycle. Key competencies and experience Relevant experience in the water sector and beyond, with an understanding of one or more water-related environmental technical disciplines, such as: Water quality (marine and freshwater) Surface water management Hydrogeology Competence in applying detailed knowledge of water quality chemistry. Experience of analysing large datasets of ground and surface water quality data. Understanding of the links between water quality and aquatic ecology. Experience of environmental discharge permitting. Understanding of the sources, fates, effects, and assessment of pollutants. Understanding of remediation techniques for contaminated ground and surface water. Ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally. Experience of technical engagement with UK environmental regulators. We also require the following key competencies and experience: Excellent understanding of the UK water industry and its regulation. Ability to manage technically complex large water environmental projects. Strong project and programme management/direction skills to ensure a high level of service. Experience in managing proposals and winning work of a sizeable value. Appreciable people management experience, involving supporting the development of staff through mentoring. An environmentally related degree (ideally with a post-graduate qualification also). A clean full UK driving licence. Skills and behaviours Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills. Collaborative people manager who has the ability to develop and support others. Ability to effectively manage resources and prioritise own and others' workload. Effective 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 own 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. 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 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. 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 to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.
Jun 06, 2025
Full time
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. About Ricardo Ricardo is a leading environmental 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 growing focus on water and environmental solutions, alongside a wider array of consultancy services, means we are seeking to appoint an experienced Principal Environmental Consultant with both a strong technical background and the ability to manage projects throughout their lifecycle. Key competencies and experience Relevant experience in the water sector and beyond, with an understanding of one or more water-related environmental technical disciplines, such as: Water quality (marine and freshwater) Surface water management Hydrogeology Competence in applying detailed knowledge of water quality chemistry. Experience of analysing large datasets of ground and surface water quality data. Understanding of the links between water quality and aquatic ecology. Experience of environmental discharge permitting. Understanding of the sources, fates, effects, and assessment of pollutants. Understanding of remediation techniques for contaminated ground and surface water. Ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally. Experience of technical engagement with UK environmental regulators. We also require the following key competencies and experience: Excellent understanding of the UK water industry and its regulation. Ability to manage technically complex large water environmental projects. Strong project and programme management/direction skills to ensure a high level of service. Experience in managing proposals and winning work of a sizeable value. Appreciable people management experience, involving supporting the development of staff through mentoring. An environmentally related degree (ideally with a post-graduate qualification also). A clean full UK driving licence. Skills and behaviours Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills. Collaborative people manager who has the ability to develop and support others. Ability to effectively manage resources and prioritise own and others' workload. Effective 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 own 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. 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 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. 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 to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Role Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Chemical Sector Location: London, Oxford Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo has a strong pedigree within the chemical sector, with a growing focus on sustainability and decarbonisation solutions. We have a 50-year legacy through operating the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) of response, chemical safety and compliance solutions, creating a strong track record in making a meaningful difference within the sector. We are looking to recruit a disciplined and outbound prospecting focused product sales professional to deliver our chemical risk productised services into the chemical industry. This is a mid-volume role, engaging with and converting 60-80 accounts per annum, self-generated through mostly prospecting activity. The key objective of this role is to provide strong, primarily outbound based, sales capability to identify and convert new accounts within our chemical profile. This senior level role aims to maximise the opportunity in the market, particularly for Emergency Response services and our regulatory compliance capability. This role will form part of Ricardo's Chemical Sector sales team. Key Accountabilities Create and own your new business activity plan, deliver on the strategy, and build a healthy pipeline of around 60-80 quality opportunities per annum to hit quarterly and annual sales targets. Develop a deep understanding of target personas, their industry vertical, and the role and impact of chemical safety and emerging regulations on their business operations. Manage and take full ownership of all aspects of the sales process by successfully converting inbound and outbound leads with a high level of responsiveness and proactively building your own pipeline of new opportunities. Create needs-based solutions and deliver high-quality scoping discussions and proposals as well as responses to RFPs. Be consistently disciplined with sales forecasting and track all sales opportunities through Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Build a scalable, repeatable sales formula taking advantage of all tools available to leverage data and client intelligence. Work collaboratively with adjacent teams such as Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to exchange knowledge and design new ways to influence buying decisions. Key Competencies and Experience Demonstrable experience and track record in new business development (and associated high levels of prospecting). Success in New Business and selling Consultancy or SaaS to Mid-Market and Enterprise segments. In-depth knowledge of the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and a track record of building pipeline and hitting sales goals. Ability to use a data and insight-first approach to stimulate prospects' thinking and create meaningful impact-driven stories. Experience working within a consultative sales environment. Experience in sustainability, risk management, chemical response, regulatory, or safety business areas. Fluency in a major European language would be advantageous but not required. Experience working with a CRM system, especially MS Dynamics, would be an advantage. Skills and Behaviours An organised, commercially aware, target-focused sales professional with excellent self-awareness, discipline, and rigour. High levels of personal drive, commitment, and tenacity to create a prospecting and outbound sales programme. Disciplined in preparation and research for sales meetings. Excellent communicator and presenter to build rapport and strategic client relationships. Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and expertise with the team. Comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment. 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 encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through your projects. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe. 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that, including 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. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing 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. We are 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 depending on the volume of applications received. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Role Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Chemical Sector Location: London, Oxford Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo has a strong pedigree within the chemical sector, with a growing focus on sustainability and decarbonisation solutions. We have a 50-year legacy through operating the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) of response, chemical safety and compliance solutions, creating a strong track record in making a meaningful difference within the sector. We are looking to recruit a disciplined and outbound prospecting focused product sales professional to deliver our chemical risk productised services into the chemical industry. This is a mid-volume role, engaging with and converting 60-80 accounts per annum, self-generated through mostly prospecting activity. The key objective of this role is to provide strong, primarily outbound based, sales capability to identify and convert new accounts within our chemical profile. This senior level role aims to maximise the opportunity in the market, particularly for Emergency Response services and our regulatory compliance capability. This role will form part of Ricardo's Chemical Sector sales team. Key Accountabilities Create and own your new business activity plan, deliver on the strategy, and build a healthy pipeline of around 60-80 quality opportunities per annum to hit quarterly and annual sales targets. Develop a deep understanding of target personas, their industry vertical, and the role and impact of chemical safety and emerging regulations on their business operations. Manage and take full ownership of all aspects of the sales process by successfully converting inbound and outbound leads with a high level of responsiveness and proactively building your own pipeline of new opportunities. Create needs-based solutions and deliver high-quality scoping discussions and proposals as well as responses to RFPs. Be consistently disciplined with sales forecasting and track all sales opportunities through Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Build a scalable, repeatable sales formula taking advantage of all tools available to leverage data and client intelligence. Work collaboratively with adjacent teams such as Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to exchange knowledge and design new ways to influence buying decisions. Key Competencies and Experience Demonstrable experience and track record in new business development (and associated high levels of prospecting). Success in New Business and selling Consultancy or SaaS to Mid-Market and Enterprise segments. In-depth knowledge of the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and a track record of building pipeline and hitting sales goals. Ability to use a data and insight-first approach to stimulate prospects' thinking and create meaningful impact-driven stories. Experience working within a consultative sales environment. Experience in sustainability, risk management, chemical response, regulatory, or safety business areas. Fluency in a major European language would be advantageous but not required. Experience working with a CRM system, especially MS Dynamics, would be an advantage. Skills and Behaviours An organised, commercially aware, target-focused sales professional with excellent self-awareness, discipline, and rigour. High levels of personal drive, commitment, and tenacity to create a prospecting and outbound sales programme. Disciplined in preparation and research for sales meetings. Excellent communicator and presenter to build rapport and strategic client relationships. Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and expertise with the team. Comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment. 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 encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through your projects. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe. 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that, including 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. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing 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. We are 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 depending on the volume of applications received. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Role Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Chemical Sector Location: London, Oxford Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo has a strong pedigree within the chemical sector, with a growing focus on sustainability and decarbonisation solutions. We have a 50-year legacy through operating the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) of response, chemical safety and compliance solutions, creating a strong track record in making a meaningful difference within the sector. We are looking to recruit a disciplined and outbound prospecting focused product sales professional to deliver our chemical risk productised services into the chemical industry. This is a mid-volume role, engaging with and converting 60-80 accounts per annum, self-generated through mostly prospecting activity. The key objective of this role is to provide strong, primarily outbound based, sales capability to identify and convert new accounts within our chemical profile. This senior level role aims to maximise the opportunity in the market, particularly for Emergency Response services and our regulatory compliance capability. This role will form part of Ricardo's Chemical Sector sales team. Key Accountabilities Create and own your new business activity plan, deliver on the strategy, and build a healthy pipeline of around 60-80 quality opportunities per annum to hit quarterly and annual sales targets. Develop a deep understanding of target personas, their industry vertical, and the role and impact of chemical safety and emerging regulations on their business operations. Manage and take full ownership of all aspects of the sales process by successfully converting inbound and outbound leads with a high level of responsiveness and proactively building your own pipeline of new opportunities. Create needs-based solutions and deliver high-quality scoping discussions and proposals as well as responses to RFPs. Be consistently disciplined with sales forecasting and track all sales opportunities through Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Build a scalable, repeatable sales formula taking advantage of all tools available to leverage data and client intelligence. Work collaboratively with adjacent teams such as Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to exchange knowledge and design new ways to influence buying decisions. Key Competencies and Experience Demonstrable experience and track record in new business development (and associated high levels of prospecting). Success in New Business and selling Consultancy or SaaS to Mid-Market and Enterprise segments. In-depth knowledge of the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and a track record of building pipeline and hitting sales goals. Ability to use a data and insight-first approach to stimulate prospects' thinking and create meaningful impact-driven stories. Experience working within a consultative sales environment. Experience in sustainability, risk management, chemical response, regulatory, or safety business areas. Fluency in a major European language would be advantageous but not required. Experience working with a CRM system, especially MS Dynamics, would be an advantage. Skills and Behaviours An organised, commercially aware, target-focused sales professional with excellent self-awareness, discipline, and rigour. High levels of personal drive, commitment, and tenacity to create a prospecting and outbound sales programme. Disciplined in preparation and research for sales meetings. Excellent communicator and presenter to build rapport and strategic client relationships. Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and expertise with the team. Comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment. 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 encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through your projects. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe. 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that, including 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. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing 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. We are 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 depending on the volume of applications received. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch. Role Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Chemical Sector Location: London, Oxford Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo has a strong pedigree within the chemical sector, with a growing focus on sustainability and decarbonisation solutions. We have a 50-year legacy through operating the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) of response, chemical safety and compliance solutions, creating a strong track record in making a meaningful difference within the sector. We are looking to recruit a disciplined and outbound prospecting focused product sales professional to deliver our chemical risk productised services into the chemical industry. This is a mid-volume role, engaging with and converting 60-80 accounts per annum, self-generated through mostly prospecting activity. The key objective of this role is to provide strong, primarily outbound based, sales capability to identify and convert new accounts within our chemical profile. This senior level role aims to maximise the opportunity in the market, particularly for Emergency Response services and our regulatory compliance capability. This role will form part of Ricardo's Chemical Sector sales team. Key Accountabilities Create and own your new business activity plan, deliver on the strategy, and build a healthy pipeline of around 60-80 quality opportunities per annum to hit quarterly and annual sales targets. Develop a deep understanding of target personas, their industry vertical, and the role and impact of chemical safety and emerging regulations on their business operations. Manage and take full ownership of all aspects of the sales process by successfully converting inbound and outbound leads with a high level of responsiveness and proactively building your own pipeline of new opportunities. Create needs-based solutions and deliver high-quality scoping discussions and proposals as well as responses to RFPs. Be consistently disciplined with sales forecasting and track all sales opportunities through Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Build a scalable, repeatable sales formula taking advantage of all tools available to leverage data and client intelligence. Work collaboratively with adjacent teams such as Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to exchange knowledge and design new ways to influence buying decisions. Key Competencies and Experience Demonstrable experience and track record in new business development (and associated high levels of prospecting). Success in New Business and selling Consultancy or SaaS to Mid-Market and Enterprise segments. In-depth knowledge of the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and a track record of building pipeline and hitting sales goals. Ability to use a data and insight-first approach to stimulate prospects' thinking and create meaningful impact-driven stories. Experience working within a consultative sales environment. Experience in sustainability, risk management, chemical response, regulatory, or safety business areas. Fluency in a major European language would be advantageous but not required. Experience working with a CRM system, especially MS Dynamics, would be an advantage. Skills and Behaviours An organised, commercially aware, target-focused sales professional with excellent self-awareness, discipline, and rigour. High levels of personal drive, commitment, and tenacity to create a prospecting and outbound sales programme. Disciplined in preparation and research for sales meetings. Excellent communicator and presenter to build rapport and strategic client relationships. Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and expertise with the team. Comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment. 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 encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through your projects. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe. 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 of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that, including 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. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing 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. We are 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 depending on the volume of applications received. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.