Overview
Role: Analyst Consultant - Waste and Resource Management
Location: London, Harwell & Bristol
Job ID: 2025-2701
Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions.
We are seeking a self-motivated graduate engineer to join our consultancy team as an Analyst Consultant within our Waste and Resource Management Business Area. You’ll be part of a team supporting senior consultants in delivering projects to our clients. The successful applicant will have strong numeracy and analytical skills gained from an engineering, environmental or scientific background, together with a proactive, organised approach and a pride in the quality of their work.
The Role
As an Analyst Consultant, you’ll produce research and analysis that underpins our consultancy work. You will manage your time across several projects, contributing in all phases - from supporting the preparation of proposals to win new contracts, through researching and analysing information and data, to contributing to reports delivered to clients.
Person specification
The successful candidates must have the following:
* A Bachelors, Masters or PhD in an engineering or scientific subject.
* A high level of numeracy and a talent for numerical analysis.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Strong PC literacy – especially in MS Excel and Word.
* Be flexible, resilient and enthusiastic.
* Be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative, as well as operate effectively as part of a team.
Competencies and experience
* Comfortable developing, using and reviewing technical data and models, predominantly in Excel and/or Python.
* Must be able to conduct appropriately referenced research with minimal guidance.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a project team in delivering high quality work.
* High attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
* Good time management.
* Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Ability to interpret complex issues and data, and identify solutions quickly.
* Ability to write clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
* Ability to travel outside of the UK especially to the Middle East.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable skills and behaviours
* Knowledgeable about the UK waste market and the key players, service models and technologies.
* An ability to process and understand large data sets.
* Project/task management to ensure clients’ needs are met.
Working here
Ricardo is an exciting and rewarding place to work, providing an opportunity to make a difference. You will work with teams of talented, dedicated, and supportive individuals. We are always keen to hear from people who have drive, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking.
Wellbeing and work life balance
We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that's working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person's potential. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.
Benefits
Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
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.
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