LCA and Fuels Specialist - Principal Consultant

Overview

Role: LCA and Fuels Specialist - Principal Consultant

Location: London / Harwell & Manchester - Hybrid

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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 Calabria 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

As a Principal Consultant – LCA and Fuels Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Ricardo’s growing portfolio of LCA fuels work. As part of our LCA team, you will work across a wide range of sectors, helping clients assess environmental impacts, conduct LCAs and provide data‑driven insights to support sustainable decision‑making. You will lead technical delivery and client engagement, collaborating with a team of experts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions across various sectors.

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, where technical expertiseкачать and practical delivery are equally valued. Ricardo promotes a flexible working environment. We welcome hybrid and remote working arrangements and wellbeing is at the heart of our company culture.

Key accountabilities

Project delivery and management

• Lead or contribute to LCA studies for low‑carbon and alternative fuels (e.g. hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, LNG), including pathway definition, data collection and impact modelling.
• Lead and contribute to other LCA studies across a range of sectors, as needed to support team priorities.
• Apply expert knowledge of fuel production, use‑phase emissions and system boundaries to ensure credible, robust LCA results.
• Lead or support the development of Excel‑based LCA models to complement or extend functionality from GaBi or Sima Pro, tailored to client‑specific needs.
• Manage or support the management of projects and work packages, ensuring high‑quality delivery on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting and tracking profitability.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored, insightful advice on sustainable fuel solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Ricardo’s project governance and quality assurance processes.
• Support the development of proposals, including technical content and costings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring the successful delivery of services in the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Technical delivery and leadership

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  Lead the building and development of LCA models using Microsoft Excel and/or bespoke software tools like Sima Pro or GaBi.
• Mentor junior schmeple, providing support claims and guidance provided the technical world and professional growth.
• Provide subject matter expertise in LCA, focusing on data modelling, interpretation of results and clear communication of findings.
• Conduct and review research, analysis and modelling to support client recommendations on fuel sustainability.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, LCA results and presentation to communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the interpretation of LCA results and provide actionable insights for clients.
• Contribute to the development of new technical methodologies and best practices in LCA for fuels.

Client relationships and business development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement and project delivery.
• Stay informed on industry trends, policy developments and technological advancements in the LCA field.
• Represent Ricardo at conferences, workshops and other forums.
• Support business development by contributing to and leading the preparation of technical proposals and bids.
• Contribute SPC to Ricardo’s thought leadership through insights, analysis and knowledge‑sharing within the team and with clients.

Essential technical and professional skills, knowledge and…