Net Zero Senior Consultant

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Ricardo plc, Can be based anywhere

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 84860b6734a242ac8feabdd9f1fe0aae

Ricardo plc

Full Job Description

Serve as the primary contact for key projects, managing client expectations, ensuring satisfaction and delivering projects on time, within budget, and above expectations.
Analyse complex energy consumption data to understand energy usage patterns and identify areas for improvement.
Guide and support organisations in implementing decarbonisation measures and strategies.
Dependent on expertise, conducting thorough energy audits across a range of sites, including commercial, industrial, and public sector properties, to identify energy-saving opportunities.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique challenges, and providing expert advice and bespoke solutions.
Lead the development of client proposals covering net zero and decarbonisation.
Stay up to date with evolving net zero and energy legislation and industry best practices.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants., We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. 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. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer. Next steps 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. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit(AT) if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Proven track record: Demonstrated success in leading and delivering successful net zero or decarbonisation projects, with a strong background in wider sustainability. Experience in industrial, commercial or public sector energy management is also beneficial.
Technical expertise: Excellent understanding and expertise across several of the following technical areas:
Client engagement: Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for decarbonisation initiatives.
Business development: A proven ability in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Bachelor s or master s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field. Membership of a recognised professional body (eg Energy Institute, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is beneficial, but not required.
Problem solving: Ability to apply technical expertise to complex client problems and develop appropriate and tailored solutions.
Analytical skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify trends and develop practical, actionable solutions.
Project management: Proficiency in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing resources across multiple projects efficiently.
Effective communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
Leadership: A strong leader who can provide constructive feedback and support the development of junior team members.
Flexibility: The flexibility to handle multiple tasks in a face-paced environment, demonstrating support for colleagues when necessary.

Net Zero Senior Consultant Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo plc 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. The Role We are seeking an experienced Net Zero Senior Consultant to help our clients move toward the achievement of their net-zero objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in helping clients navigate the path to net zero, from the initial planning stages through to the implementation. Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of innovative, client-centric technical solutions that reinforce Ricardo s leadership in net zero initiatives., Working here You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.