Ricardo Deutschland GmbH
Shoreham-by-sea, Sussex
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Role Title: Chief Engineer Special Vehicles Location: Shoreham - Hybrid Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. We are looking to recruit a Special Vehicles Chief Engineer to lead the technical delivery of our UK Special Vehicle Programs. The projects include a wide variety of different vehicle types with a range of power sources from conventional to alternative fuels. These vehicles cover a range of different applications for various defence and commercial applications where vehicles need tailoring to meet customer requirements. The approach to delivery needs to be pragmatic and agile whilst meeting demanding customer requirements for technical specification, timing, robustness and durability. Managing the integration of complex systems such as chassis, electrical and electronic, thermal management, electrified auxiliaries, and component packaging. This position requires an experienced Vehicle Engineer with broad engineering expertise and proven project delivery skills to ensure successful execution from initial vision or concept to production. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as the technical authority for assigned projects working closely with engineering teams from multiple disciplinesand sectors. Own and be technically responsible for engineering content, quality and solutions. Ensure design integrity, compliance with standards, and alignment with customer requirements. Project Execution Lead the technical planning and execution of engineering tasks from concept through to small batch production (10's not 1000's) Translate customer needs into actionable engineering deliverables through robust requirements management and solution development. Manage technical risks, resolve issues proactively, and ensure the timely delivery of milestones. Prepare and coordinate analytical design calculations, simulations, and testing; evaluate and interpret results. Conduct and supervise experimental investigations, including data analysis and reporting. Prepare project reports, including cost and timing estimates, technical specifications, and updates. Lead and support technical meetings both internal and external to Ricardo. Identify and work with suppliers. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with internal teams (design, validation, manufacturing) and external stakeholders (suppliers, clients). Facilitate effective communication across disciplines to ensure alignment and progress. Represent the engineering team in customer meetings, technical reviews, and program updates. Lead (Special Vehicle Content) or support the development of proposals for potential work through customer and internal meetings. Innovation & Problem Solving Apply engineering theory to address complex problems with practical, scalable solutions. Promote continuous improvement in design, validation, and integration processes. Foster and implement innovative approaches to meet evolving technical challenges. Guide junior engineers and design personnel, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Provide technical sign-off and mentorship on design reviews, validation plans, and documentation. Promote knowledge sharing and professional development within the team. Quality & Compliance Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, safety, and customer required standards. Review product designs for adherence to legislative and engineering standards as required. Supervise engineering documentation, including reports, BOMs, FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test specifications. Uphold high standards of quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle. Customer Focus Deliver excellent customer service by understanding and anticipating client needs. Act as a trusted technical advisor, building long-term relationships through reliability and performance. Make sure all deliverables meet or surpass customer expectations in quality, timing, and budget. Must-Have Skills & Capabilities Technical Expertise Be willing and able to work on UK defense projects that are classified up to and including Secret Vehicle and other Complex Systems Integration: Demonstrates proven experience in integrating subsystems such as thermal, braking, steering, electrified auxiliaries, and high-voltage components. Engineering Fundamentals: Possesses a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, thermal, control and systems engineering principles. Design: has experience with or leading others using CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Pro/E, AutoCAD), GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, and engineering documentation. Product Lifecycle Management: Capable of managing systems from concept through production release and commissioning. Software Proficiency: Familiar with data acquisition software, systems requirements tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Familiar with developing robust Development and Validation plans from Requirements and executing same. Project & Technical Leadership Technical Project Management: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Decision-Making & Sign-Off Authority: Confidence and competence to approve technical solutions and guide engineering direction. Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination: Experience managing external vendors and internal teams to meet technical and commercial goals. Financial Awareness: Understanding of project financial targets, cost estimation, and budget management. Clear Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients and executives. Team Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting a collaborative team environment. Customer Orientation: Strong focus on understanding and meeting client expectations. Preferred Skills & Capabilities Industry-Specific Knowledge FCEV and BEV Architecture: familiarity with fuel cell and battery electric vehicle systems. Heavy-Duty on and off highway vehicle experience: experience with both defense and commercial vehicles is a strong plus. Industry (OEM) automotive system design and development processes Chassis design and development expertise Advanced Engineering Tools & Methods Systems engineering tools: experience with requirements management software and systems modeling. Reliability & testing methods: proficiency with DOE, 8D problem-solving, and validation testing strategies. Agile and lean engineering practices: knowledge of iterative development and continuous improvement methodologies. Soft Skills Strategic thinking: ability to align technical decisions with business goals. Adaptability: comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Innovation mindset: willingness to challenge norms and explore new technologies or approaches. Experience Requirements Demonstrable experience in design, validation, manufacturing, and product release of vehicle systems up to small batch production. Experience with hybrid and electric vehicle systems is a plus. Experience with the design of automotive and truck chassis systems Proven experience in planning and coordinating design and/or production validation testing. Experience in developing engineering test specifications and analyzing test data. Strong problem-solving skills utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D, etc., etc. 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. 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. 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 click apply for full job details
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Role Title: Chief Engineer Special Vehicles Location: Shoreham - Hybrid Job ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. We are looking to recruit a Special Vehicles Chief Engineer to lead the technical delivery of our UK Special Vehicle Programs. The projects include a wide variety of different vehicle types with a range of power sources from conventional to alternative fuels. These vehicles cover a range of different applications for various defence and commercial applications where vehicles need tailoring to meet customer requirements. The approach to delivery needs to be pragmatic and agile whilst meeting demanding customer requirements for technical specification, timing, robustness and durability. Managing the integration of complex systems such as chassis, electrical and electronic, thermal management, electrified auxiliaries, and component packaging. This position requires an experienced Vehicle Engineer with broad engineering expertise and proven project delivery skills to ensure successful execution from initial vision or concept to production. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as the technical authority for assigned projects working closely with engineering teams from multiple disciplinesand sectors. Own and be technically responsible for engineering content, quality and solutions. Ensure design integrity, compliance with standards, and alignment with customer requirements. Project Execution Lead the technical planning and execution of engineering tasks from concept through to small batch production (10's not 1000's) Translate customer needs into actionable engineering deliverables through robust requirements management and solution development. Manage technical risks, resolve issues proactively, and ensure the timely delivery of milestones. Prepare and coordinate analytical design calculations, simulations, and testing; evaluate and interpret results. Conduct and supervise experimental investigations, including data analysis and reporting. Prepare project reports, including cost and timing estimates, technical specifications, and updates. Lead and support technical meetings both internal and external to Ricardo. Identify and work with suppliers. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with internal teams (design, validation, manufacturing) and external stakeholders (suppliers, clients). Facilitate effective communication across disciplines to ensure alignment and progress. Represent the engineering team in customer meetings, technical reviews, and program updates. Lead (Special Vehicle Content) or support the development of proposals for potential work through customer and internal meetings. Innovation & Problem Solving Apply engineering theory to address complex problems with practical, scalable solutions. Promote continuous improvement in design, validation, and integration processes. Foster and implement innovative approaches to meet evolving technical challenges. Guide junior engineers and design personnel, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Provide technical sign-off and mentorship on design reviews, validation plans, and documentation. Promote knowledge sharing and professional development within the team. Quality & Compliance Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, safety, and customer required standards. Review product designs for adherence to legislative and engineering standards as required. Supervise engineering documentation, including reports, BOMs, FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test specifications. Uphold high standards of quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle. Customer Focus Deliver excellent customer service by understanding and anticipating client needs. Act as a trusted technical advisor, building long-term relationships through reliability and performance. Make sure all deliverables meet or surpass customer expectations in quality, timing, and budget. Must-Have Skills & Capabilities Technical Expertise Be willing and able to work on UK defense projects that are classified up to and including Secret Vehicle and other Complex Systems Integration: Demonstrates proven experience in integrating subsystems such as thermal, braking, steering, electrified auxiliaries, and high-voltage components. Engineering Fundamentals: Possesses a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, thermal, control and systems engineering principles. Design: has experience with or leading others using CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Pro/E, AutoCAD), GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, and engineering documentation. Product Lifecycle Management: Capable of managing systems from concept through production release and commissioning. Software Proficiency: Familiar with data acquisition software, systems requirements tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Familiar with developing robust Development and Validation plans from Requirements and executing same. Project & Technical Leadership Technical Project Management: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Decision-Making & Sign-Off Authority: Confidence and competence to approve technical solutions and guide engineering direction. Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination: Experience managing external vendors and internal teams to meet technical and commercial goals. Financial Awareness: Understanding of project financial targets, cost estimation, and budget management. Clear Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients and executives. Team Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting a collaborative team environment. Customer Orientation: Strong focus on understanding and meeting client expectations. Preferred Skills & Capabilities Industry-Specific Knowledge FCEV and BEV Architecture: familiarity with fuel cell and battery electric vehicle systems. Heavy-Duty on and off highway vehicle experience: experience with both defense and commercial vehicles is a strong plus. Industry (OEM) automotive system design and development processes Chassis design and development expertise Advanced Engineering Tools & Methods Systems engineering tools: experience with requirements management software and systems modeling. Reliability & testing methods: proficiency with DOE, 8D problem-solving, and validation testing strategies. Agile and lean engineering practices: knowledge of iterative development and continuous improvement methodologies. Soft Skills Strategic thinking: ability to align technical decisions with business goals. Adaptability: comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Innovation mindset: willingness to challenge norms and explore new technologies or approaches. Experience Requirements Demonstrable experience in design, validation, manufacturing, and product release of vehicle systems up to small batch production. Experience with hybrid and electric vehicle systems is a plus. Experience with the design of automotive and truck chassis systems Proven experience in planning and coordinating design and/or production validation testing. Experience in developing engineering test specifications and analyzing test data. Strong problem-solving skills utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D, etc., etc. 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. 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. 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 click apply for full job details
Ricardo Deutschland GmbH
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Principal Consultant - Environmental and Ecological Assessment 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 to appoint a Principal Consultant who has extensive and relevant experience as a team leader in undertaking and reviewing aquatic ecology assessments and supporting surveys within the UK water industry. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of aquatic ecologist, supporting and training junior staff. With the support of your team of ecologist deliver expertise in aquatic ecology investigations across all project stages, from bidding/feasibility/optioneering, extensive field survey programming, detailed design and assessment. Contribute to the production of consents such as Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), Drought Permits and INNS assessments as a technical author or reviewer. The role of Principal Consultant will require strong organisation skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and clients to deliver projects to budget and programme. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts that include specialists in the fields of EIA, HRA, water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, geomorphology, water quality and natural capital. Key Competencies and Experience A first degree in a relevant environmental discipline ideally with a post graduate degree. In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques. Capable at leading Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments. A good understanding of WFD assessments, in particular the biological metrics and indices that inform ecological status. Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works. Demonstrable specialist knowledge in either fisheries, macroinvertebrate or macrophyte ecology preferable. 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. Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently. Skills and Behaviours A self-starter, as you'll be part of a small, 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. Proven technical reviewing skills. The ability to manage and support technical input into proposals. The ability to be flexible around business needs. 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. 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 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 Principal Consultant - Environmental and Ecological Assessment 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 to appoint a Principal Consultant who has extensive and relevant experience as a team leader in undertaking and reviewing aquatic ecology assessments and supporting surveys within the UK water industry. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of aquatic ecologist, supporting and training junior staff. With the support of your team of ecologist deliver expertise in aquatic ecology investigations across all project stages, from bidding/feasibility/optioneering, extensive field survey programming, detailed design and assessment. Contribute to the production of consents such as Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), Drought Permits and INNS assessments as a technical author or reviewer. The role of Principal Consultant will require strong organisation skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and clients to deliver projects to budget and programme. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts that include specialists in the fields of EIA, HRA, water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, geomorphology, water quality and natural capital. Key Competencies and Experience A first degree in a relevant environmental discipline ideally with a post graduate degree. In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques. Capable at leading Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments. A good understanding of WFD assessments, in particular the biological metrics and indices that inform ecological status. Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works. Demonstrable specialist knowledge in either fisheries, macroinvertebrate or macrophyte ecology preferable. 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. Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently. Skills and Behaviours A self-starter, as you'll be part of a small, 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. Proven technical reviewing skills. The ability to manage and support technical input into proposals. The ability to be flexible around business needs. 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. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Ricardo Deutschland GmbH
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Can't find the right opportunity? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch Bristol, Flexible, Glasgow, Harwell, London, Manchester, Shoreham-by-Sea Role Type Full time, Permanent Contract Type Hybrid - commutable to office location, Remote - within office location listed Principal Consultant - Environmental and Ecological Assessment 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 looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Aquatic Ecology Team. Our excellent track record in supporting the water industry is resulting in substantial and exciting growth of our Water & Environment Team. We have established long-term relationships with many of the UKs water companies. 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 experienced Principal Consultant with both a strong technical background and the ability to manage projects technically and provide team leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of aquatic ecologist, supporting and training junior staff. With the support of your team of ecologist deliver expertise in aquatic ecology investigations across all project stages, from bidding/feasibility/optioneering, extensive field survey programming, detailed design and assessment. Contribute to the production of consents such as Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), Drought Permits and INNS assessments as a technical author or reviewer. The role of Principal Consultant will require strong organisation skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and clients to deliver projects to budget and programme. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts that include specialists in the fields of EIA, HRA, water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, geomorphology, water quality and natural capital. Key Competencies and Experience Extensive and relevant experience as a team leader in undertaking and reviewing aquatic ecology assessments and supporting surveys within the UK water industry. A first degree in a relevant environmental discipline ideally with a post graduate degree. In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques. Capable at leading Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments. A good understanding of WFD assessments, in particular the biological metrics and indices that inform ecological status. Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works. Demonstrable specialist knowledge in either fisheries, macroinvertebrate or macrophyte ecology preferable. 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. Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently. Skills and Behaviours A self-starter, as you'll be part of a small, 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. Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills upholding client and stakeholder relationships. Proven technical reviewing skills. A proactive self-motivated thinker. The ability to manage and support technical input into proposals. The ability to manage and prioritise workload and assist others in doing so. The ability to be flexible around business needs. 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. 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 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 Bristol, Flexible, Glasgow, Harwell, London, Manchester, Shoreham-by-Sea Role Type Full time, Permanent Contract Type Hybrid - commutable to office location, Remote - within office location listed Principal Consultant - Environmental and Ecological Assessment 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 looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Aquatic Ecology Team. Our excellent track record in supporting the water industry is resulting in substantial and exciting growth of our Water & Environment Team. We have established long-term relationships with many of the UKs water companies. 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 experienced Principal Consultant with both a strong technical background and the ability to manage projects technically and provide team leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of aquatic ecologist, supporting and training junior staff. With the support of your team of ecologist deliver expertise in aquatic ecology investigations across all project stages, from bidding/feasibility/optioneering, extensive field survey programming, detailed design and assessment. Contribute to the production of consents such as Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), Drought Permits and INNS assessments as a technical author or reviewer. The role of Principal Consultant will require strong organisation skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and clients to deliver projects to budget and programme. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts that include specialists in the fields of EIA, HRA, water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, geomorphology, water quality and natural capital. Key Competencies and Experience Extensive and relevant experience as a team leader in undertaking and reviewing aquatic ecology assessments and supporting surveys within the UK water industry. A first degree in a relevant environmental discipline ideally with a post graduate degree. In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques. Capable at leading Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments. A good understanding of WFD assessments, in particular the biological metrics and indices that inform ecological status. Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works. Demonstrable specialist knowledge in either fisheries, macroinvertebrate or macrophyte ecology preferable. 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. Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently. Skills and Behaviours A self-starter, as you'll be part of a small, 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. Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills upholding client and stakeholder relationships. Proven technical reviewing skills. A proactive self-motivated thinker. The ability to manage and support technical input into proposals. The ability to manage and prioritise workload and assist others in doing so. The ability to be flexible around business needs. 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. 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 if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.