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Principal Consultant – Environmental and Ecological Assessment
Ricardo Plc
Lead aquatic ecology assessments, manage teams and deliver water‑related environmental projects
12d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, 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
aquatic ecology
field survey
data analysis
mitigation works
team leadership
consent production
- 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.
- 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.
- Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works.
- Lead and develop a team of aquatic ecologist, supporting and training junior staff.
- 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.
What you bring
ecological impact
habitats regulations
fisheries
macroinvertebrate
postgraduate
team leader
- 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.
- The ability to manage and support technical input into proposals.
- 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.
- Proven technical reviewing skills.
- The ability to manage and prioritise workload and assist others in doing so.
- Capable at leading Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in either fisheries, macroinvertebrate or macrophyte ecology preferable.
- Be organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/proposals concurrently.
- A proactive self-motivated thinker.
- A good understanding of WFD assessments, in particular the biological metrics and indices that inform ecological status.
- 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.
- The ability to be flexible around business needs.
- Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills upholding client and stakeholder relationships.
- Extensive and relevant experience as a team leader in undertaking and reviewing aquatic ecology assessments and supporting surveys within the UK water industry.
- 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.
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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.
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
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.
- 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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