Senior Climate Economics Modeller

Overview

Senior Climate Economics Modeller – Ricardo (part of WSP) –
Location: Athens, Greece / Madrid, Spain / Rimini, Italy –
Role :

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo, a member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence and close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries. We deliver leading‑edge and innovative cross‑sector sustainable products and solutions.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Modeller to join the Economic Analysis team. The successful candidate will support the development and application of the GEM‑E3 model, conduct climate risk assessments and policy impact assessments for EU and non‑EU clients, and explore macroeconomic, distributional and regional implications of climate and energy policies.

• Develop and apply economic models (e.g., CGE models like GEM‑E3).
• Collect, structure, and analyse large datasets related to energy, economy, and transport.
• Review and summarise scientific, technical, and market reports to support quantitative assessments.
• Develop and apply economic and energy system modelling tools using GAMS, Python, and/or R.
• Support EU‑funded research projects, contributing to climate policy and IPCC‑related work.
• Develop policy recommendations and briefs based on modelling results.
• Manage time across multiple projects with a focus on quality, organisation, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver high‑quality research.
• Manage EU‑funded research and consultancy projects efficiently.

• MSc or higher in Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in energy or economic systems modelling and climate policy assessment.
• Proven programming skills in GAMS and/or Python/R.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong background in climate/environmental economics, including energy decarbonization and mitigation pathways.
• Excellent written and spoken English (Spanish optional, courses available).

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, creating a culture of inclusion. We support you to find your place, encourage your passion, and deliver innovative solutions that support communities worldwide.

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether working from home, in the office, or as a hybrid worker. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, enabling employees to flourish.

Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. We offer support for your physical and mental health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person's potential and will help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach, and we are a recognised 'disability confident' employer.

Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via  if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.