Analyst Consultant - Industrial Pollution Policy

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Salary: up to £32,000 depending on location and experience

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.

The Climate Change & Environmental policy team at Ricardo works with governmental and private sector organisations on the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, strategies and plans. Our clients operate at the heart of policy making and need impartial evidence. Our objective technical expertise and robust research generate high-quality analysis that stands up to scrutiny. We deliver this specialism across several environmental policy thematic areas, including chemicals policy, industrial pollution policy, air quality policy, circular economy, green finance, climate mitigation and adaptation.

We are looking for Analyst Consultants with a ‘can-do’ approach and enthusiasm to contribute primarily to industrial emissions and circular economy policy. You will work on leading edge science, data, policy, research and capacity building projects for clients including the European Commission, UK and other national governments, industry and NGOs. You must have strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills and an interest in continuous learning.

• Make a real impact - c ontribute to projects that shape policies and strategies with lasting environmental, health and societal benefits.
• Collaborate internationally - j oin a diverse, multinational team and engage with experts from across Europe.
• Supportive team culture - e xperience a friendly, inclusive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.
• Grow your career - b enefit from hands‑on mentorship, tailored learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of exciting projects.
• Dynamic work environment - f rom day one, work closely with senior consultants on impactful, real‑world challenges across Europe and beyond.

As an Analyst Consultant, you will:

• Support project delivery, such as through primary and secondary research, stakeholder engagement, data management and analysis, qualitative analysis, report writing and presentations.
• Work on multiple projects, managing your time and contributions effectively.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to provide actionable solutions for chemicals‑focused policy and strategy challenges.
• Gain valuable skills in research, analysis, and client‑facing communication.

• A degree in science or engineering, preferably including modules relating to industrial processes, air and water pollution, environment and/or policy.
• A passion for environmental and/or human health issues.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data to support evidence‑based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. You can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences, including producing high quality written outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word are key).
• 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).
• Existing awareness or experience of working on industrial emissions and circular economy policies and strategies in the EU and the UK would be advantageous.

In light of recent updates to UK Government immigration salary thresholds, Ricardo is currently unable to offer sponsorship for post‑study work or Skilled Worker visas as part of our early career programmes.

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