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Ricardo Plc

Principal Waste Infrastructure and Technology Contractor

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Ricardo Plc
A global engineering and strategy consultancy delivering technical solutions in transport, energy and environment.
Technical consultant for waste infrastructure projects in Middle East.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Remote
Company Size
2,801 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Testing
Innovation
Simulation
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Energy
Utilities
Waste
Financial services
Government
Public sector
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
compliance review
technical advice
feasibility study
site assessment
design development
bid management
  • Review of facilities and technologies and assessment of compliance with health and safety requirements, legislative requirements, established industry “Best Practice”, user requirements, cost budgets and time scales.
  • Ensure cross discipline collaboration with other consultants and engineers, both within Ricardo and with external clients and contractors.
  • Remain up to date with waste industry developments, trends, legislation and best practice.
  • Lead/input to the provision of technical advice relating to waste treatment processes and technologies.
  • Managing projects and liaising with clients in the Middle East, UK, and other territories.
  • Production of feasibility and scoping studies to assist clients in making financial investment decisions.
  • Perform due diligence on waste infrastructure including carrying out site assessments, process optimisation,commissioning and performance testing.
  • Working as part of an Owners Engineer or Lenders Advisor team on waste infrastructure.
  • Develop preliminary/concept design of waste infrastructure projects. Experience with FEED development also advantageous.
  • Produce basis of design documentation and technical specifications.
  • Lead and manage internal teams in the production of bids, tenders and project work.
  • Managing the work of other junior engineers and coaching and mentoring more junior staff.
  • Review of process and engineering documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, equipment schedules, design specifications, mass/energy balances and other common technical documents.
What you bring
chartered engineer
engineering degree
waste treatment
report writing
commercial acumen
interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel in region and internationally as required for project and business development activities.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Previous involvement and experience in implementing engineering projects, preferably in the waste treatment sector.
  • Degree qualified engineer with broad technical capabilities in process, mechanical, electrical or other engineering fields.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and desire to deliver influential consultancy support to the highest standards with new and current clients.
  • Receptive to new and varied challenges, and able to rise to them and to learn.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and quality in all work.
  • Good knowledge of waste treatment processes and technologies, ideally with hands-on experience.
  • Willingness to travel for the delivery of projects, including within the Middle East.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a project team, irrespective of position or role on the task.
  • Ability to communicate concise and accurate technical information in both written and verbal forms.
  • Working knowledge of thermal, biological, chemical and mechanical treatment technologies.
  • Good commercial acumen with experience of different forms of contract.
  • Able to meet (multiple) deadlines and manage and deliver competing priorities.
  • Previous consultancy experience.
  • Ability to mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership in relevant field.
Benefits
  • Good time management.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Multi-Million Contracts
Contracts Overview
Ricardo secures significant contracts globally, including defense and clean-energy projects.
2025 Transition Plan
Portfolio Shift
Ricardo divested its defense arm and expanded into environmental consultancy services.
  • Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse.
  • Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy.
  • Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment.
  • Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments.
  • Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation.
  • Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.
Culture + Values
Since 1915
Years of innovation
The company has a long-standing tradition of leveraging science and technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.
  • Create together
  • Be innovative
  • Aim high
  • Be mindful
  • Motivated by our strong purpose: developing innovative, cross-sector, sustainable and trusted solutions
  • Close-knit, purpose-driven global community renowned for expertise, creativity, mindfulness and collective passion
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by the end of 2030.
46.2% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 compared to 2020 levels.
90% Renewable Energy
Electricity Usage Goal
Pledged to source 90% of electricity from renewable sources by end-2026.
Carbon-Negative Plant
Innovation in Carbon Capture
Commissioning a carbon-negative demonstrator plant in 2023 to remove COâ‚‚ and supply clean energy.
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031 vs 2020.
  • Renewable electricity usage increased from 67% (FY 2017/18) to 74% (FY 2019/20).
  • Independent verification of FY 2019/20 GHG emissions (including scope 3 air travel) by Lloyd’s Register.
  • Net Zero strategy levers include renewable energy, property efficiency, digital-first travel policy, verified offsetting.
  • Monitor GHG emissions, energy, water use and waste across all sites; align with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs.
  • Partnered with Manufacture 2030 in 2022 to decarbonize supply-chain Scope 3 emissions via detailed GHG inventories and supplier engagement.
  • Acquired 93% of E3-Modelling SA (Jan 2023) to enhance environmental modelling capability in energy, environment and mobility sectors.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Passionate about creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated, and everyone feels they belong
  • Goal to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer, believing different perspectives fuel client‑focus, collaboration, change and mindfulness
  • No gender breakdown publicly available
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