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Ricardo Plc

Senior Consultant Climate Change Adaptation

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Ricardo Plc
A global engineering and strategy consultancy delivering technical solutions in transport, energy and environment.
Senior consultant delivering climate adaptation projects for governments.
14d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Didcot, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
funding proposals
implementation planning
policy integration
project delivery
risk assessment
data processing
  • Preparing concept note and/or funding proposals to the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and related facilities.
  • Developing costed implementation plans for adaptation actions, and associated finance strategies
  • Participate in capacity building activities including workshop facilitation and delivery.
  • Mainstreaming adaptation into sectoral policies, strategies and funds
  • Assessing adaptation-mitigation co-benefits
  • Manage and contribute to business development activities, including the preparation of proposals.
  • Identifying and prioritising effective adaptation options
  • Manage and deliver adaptation projects for local, regional and national governments, which may include the following:
  • Delivering spatial climate risk assessments.
  • Assessing climate vulnerabilities and risks
  • Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks (including indicators) for adaptation policies, plans, and programmes.
  • Climate data gathering and processing: climate projections, databases and climate indices
What you bring
higher degree
ms excel
gis
ai
consultancy
stakeholder facilitation
  • Experience (more than 5 years) of working in a consultancy environment
  • Experience of working in different cultural environments
  • Experience of facilitating virtual and face-to-face stakeholder consultations, workshops, and capacity-building events
  • Understanding of adaptation planning processes, and experience in adaptation planning at city, sub-national and/or national level.
  • Experience (more than 5 years) of undertaking at least three of the types of adaptation-related activities listed above.
  • Fluency in a second language (English, French, Spanish)
  • Higher degree in a numerate/scientific subject, or equivalent academic experience
  • Strong literacy in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of international climate change policy (e.g. UNFCCC) regarding adaptation
  • Experience delivering services to private sector partners (reporting, physical risks assessments, materiality assessments)
  • Familiarity with AI applications in environmental or climate contexts
  • Application of GIS and geoprocessing techniques
  • Experience of designing adaptation and/or climate proofed projects
Benefits
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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 CO₂ 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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