Analyst Consultant - Industrial Pollution Policy

Ricardo Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm is seeking an Analyst Consultant to contribute to industrial emissions and circular economy policies. The role involves research, data management, and collaboration on multiple projects with senior consultants. Candidates should have a degree in science or engineering and possess strong analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on impactful solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Support for physical and mental health

Qualifications

• Degree should include modules on industrial processes, air/water pollution, environment and/or policy.
• A passion for environmental and/or human health issues.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on actionable solutions for policy challenges.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

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Analyst Consultant - Industrial Pollution Policy

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 policymaking 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.

Why choose us?

• 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.

The role

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.

What we are looking for

• 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.

Visas and Sponsorships

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.

Whilst this means we are unable to support visa applications under the current criteria, we remain committed to reviewing our approach in line with any future changes to immigration policy. We value the diverse talent that international graduates bring and will continue to monitor developments closely.

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.

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.

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. 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

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 [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.