Analyst Consultant - Energy and Carbon Policy in London

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. 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. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.

Are you passionate about working with policymakers all over the world to help tackle a wide range of challenges relating to energy and climate change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for Analyst Consultants with a ‘can-do’ approach and a background in natural sciences, economics, engineering or energy to join our vibrant multi-national team within our Policy, Strategy and Economics (PSE) Practice. You will be working on critical policy areas to enable governments, business and citizens to address tomorrow’s challenges, policy studies for a range of clients including the European Commission, national governments, international financial institutions (IFIs), trade associations and individual companies. You must have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and an interest in continuous learning.

If you want to develop skills in industrial decarbonisation and competitiveness, energy efficiency and transition, performance of energy related products/systems, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, hydrogen, energy communities or energy markets and carbon border adjustment mechanisms then Ricardo is the place for you!

• Make a Real Impact: Contribute to projects that shape policies and strategies with lasting environmental and societal benefits.
• Work on Meaningful Projects: Focus on areas like economics, sustainable transport, climate change mitigation, and energy regulation.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a diverse, multinational team and engage with experts from around the world on international initiatives.
• Supportive Team Culture: Experience a friendly, inclusive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.
• Grow Your Career: Benefit from hands-on mentorship, tailored learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of exciting projects.
• Dynamic Work Environment: From day one, work closely with senior consultants on impactful, real-world challenges across Europe and beyond.

As An Analyst Consultant, You’ll:

• Support project delivery through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, and report writing.
• Work on multiple exciting projects, managing your time and contributions effectively.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to provide actionable solutions for climate-focused policy, strategy, and economics challenges.
• Gain valuable skills in research, economic analysis, and client-facing communication.

• An MSc degree in Science, Law, Engineering, Economics, Political Economy, International Development, Energy Technology or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise data to support evidence-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. You can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word are key).
• Proficiency using AI tools.
• A collaborative mindset - you’re a team player who thrives in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English (Spanish required for roles in Madrid; other languages are a plus).

Ricardo offers an exciting and rewarding experience where you can make a real impact. You will collaborate with talented, dedicated, and supportive teams, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills through mentoring and a personalised approach to your learning.

We offer flexible approaches to work and we’re open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs. Wellbeing is at the heart of our culture, helping you to thrive and make the most of your experience. We value our people, and we’re committed to supporting you through our wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aiders, flexible working options, and access to support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can.

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.