Net Zero Senior Consultant

Net Zero Senior Consultant

Office Location

Bristol, Flexible, Glasgow, Leamington Spa, London, Madrid, Manchester, Shoreham-by-Sea

Role Type

Full time

Contract Type

Hybrid - commutable to office location

Closing Date

28 February 2025

Role ID

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

At Ricardo, our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. We are a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company dedicated to helping our clients address complex challenges and work toward a sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced Net Zero Senior Consultant to help our clients move toward the achievement of their net zero objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in helping clients navigate the path to net zero, from the initial planning stages through to the implementation.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following competencies and experience:

• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering successful net zero or decarbonisation projects, with a strong background in wider sustainability. Experience in industrial, commercial or public sector energy management is also beneficial.
• Excellent understanding and expertise across several of the following technical areas:

- Net zero strategy development.

- Climate transition plans.

- Scope 3.

- Development of greenhouse gas inventories and verification.

- Development of decarbonisation strategies.

• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for decarbonisation initiatives.
• A proven ability in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, Engineering, Energy Management or a related field.
• Regulatory compliance, knowledge of both current and future environmental and energy related legislation.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and behaviours:

• Ability to apply technical expertise to complex client problems and develop appropriate and tailored solutions.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify trends and develop practical, actionable solutions.
• Proficiency in leading project teams and managing resources across multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
• The flexibility to handle multiple tasks in a face-paced environment, demonstrating support for colleagues when necessary.

Your main responsibilities would include:

• Serve as the primary contact for key projects, managing client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and delivering projects on time, within budget, and above expectations.
• Analyse complex energy consumption data to understand energy usage patterns and identify areas for improvement.
• Guide and support organisations in implementing decarbonisation measures and strategies.
• Dependent on expertise, conducting thorough energy audits across a range of sites, including commercial, industrial, and public sector properties, to identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique challenges, and providing expert advice and bespoke solutions.
• Lead the development of client proposals covering net zero and decarbonisation.
• Stay up to date with evolving net zero and energy legislation and industry best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants.

Working here

Working alongside our technical experts, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects that address real-world sustainability issues. By actively participating in these projects, you will be exposed to the latest methodologies and innovations shaping the industry.

As your knowledge and expertise grows through the learning and development opportunities provided, you will be well-positioned for career advancement within Ricardo. We believe in recognising, supporting and nurturing talent.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Next steps

If our application process does not align with your requirements, please email and we will make necessary arrangements to meet your needs.

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.