Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Ricardo Energy & Environment, a member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence. We employ close to 3,000 people across more than 20 countries, delivering innovative, cross-sector sustainable solutions. Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Climate Economics Modeller to join our Economic Analysis team. In this role, you will support the development and application of the GEM-E3 model, conducting climate risk assessments and policy impact analyses for both EU and non-EU clients. Your work will focus on economic modelling, data analysis, and research to evaluate macroeconomic, distributional, and regional implications of climate and energy policies (transition risk) as well as physical climate impacts.

Key responsibilities include developing and applying economic models such as CGE models, managing and analysing large datasets related to energy, economy, and transport, reviewing scientific and market reports, and developing policy recommendations. You will also contribute to EU-funded research projects and IPCC-related work, manage multiple projects efficiently, and collaborate closely with team members to deliver high-quality research outputs.

Ricardo offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where every voice matters. We encourage flexible working arrangements including remote, office-based, or hybrid options to support work-life balance. Your expertise will help deliver innovative solutions that support communities worldwide in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Experience
- MSc or higher degree in Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in energy or economic systems modelling and climate policy assessment.
- Strong programming skills in GAMS and/or Python/R.
- Experience conducting climate risk and policy impact assessments.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong background in climate/environmental economics, including energy decarbonization and mitigation pathways.

About you
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills (Spanish is optional, with courses available).
- Ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality, organisation, and teamwork.
- Passionate about contributing to sustainable and climate-related solutions.

Qualifications
- Relevant postgraduate degree as stated above.
- Demonstrated expertise in economic modelling tools and climate economics.
- Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace.