Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Ricardo is now a member of WSP. As we complete our integration, you may see references to both WSP and Ricardo during the application and interview process. At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. We embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are expanding our Agriculture and Land Use capability within our Land Practice and seek an experienced Senior Consultant to play a key role in delivering high-impact projects at the interface between the environment and agricultural and land use systems. Our work helps shape policy through sound evidence and expert understanding of land management and its interaction with the wider environment and economy.

Agriculture and land use are central to urgent global challenges such as climate change, food security, nature recovery and sustainable economic growth. The sector is undergoing the most significant policy transformation in over 50 years across the UK, Europe and globally, making this a uniquely exciting time to influence the future of farming and land management.

In this role, you will work at the interface of science, policy and practice, helping governments, institutions and businesses develop evidence-based solutions that support sustainable agricultural systems while maintaining productivity. Your work will directly inform policy design, regulatory development and long-term system change.

What You'll Do
As a Senior Consultant, you will lead and manage consultancy projects across agriculture and land use, focusing on the environment and people. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing projects from inception to delivery, including client engagement, work planning, budgeting and quality assurance
- Delivering robust evidence and analysis to support policy and regulatory development relating to greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, water, soils and wider environmental outcomes
- Working closely with clients including national governments, the European Commission and private-sector organisations as a trusted technical advisor
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Ricardo and the wider WSP network to deliver innovative, integrated solutions
- Contributing to business growth through proposal development, thought leadership and relationship building
- Supporting capability development within the team by mentoring junior colleagues and improving delivery processes

This is a varied role offering exposure to high-profile, purpose-driven work with real-world impact.

Experience
- Degree (2:1 or above), Master's or PhD in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline
- Proven experience in project and client management, ideally within consultancy or a project and outcome focused environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinise data and evidence and present clear, defensible conclusions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing high-quality reports for professional audiences
- Track record of working with or advising government bodies, public institutions or commercial clients
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders ranging from technical specialists to policymakers and practitioners

About You
You are a motivated and commercially aware consultant with strong technical credibility and a passion for sustainable agriculture and land use. You enjoy managing complex projects, engaging with diverse stakeholders and translating evidence into practical outcomes.

Qualifications
A degree (2:1 or above), Master's or PhD in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline is essential.

Advantageous Experience
- Experience in consultancy or a customer-facing commercial environment
- Knowledge of agricultural and environmental policy and its interaction with the wider food system
- Understanding of farming systems and environmental interactions, particularly greenhouse gases, air quality, water, soils, climate impact and resilience
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and an established network within the agriculture or land-use sector

Additional Information
If you do not meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply as we consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.