About Us
Engineering progress, maximising efficiency and eliminating waste
Grounded in the values of our founder, Sir Harry Ricardo, every day we look to maximise efficiency and eliminate waste through the delivery of generation-defining ideas and innovation that improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.
From initial concept through to manufacturing and product launch - whether developing new designs or introducing modifications - we deliver engineering expertise across projects of every scale. By managing the entire process in-house, we maintain rigorous quality standards, accelerate development timelines, and provide the expert oversight needed to bring products to market on schedule.
A Ricardo snapshot
1000+
High-skilled team members
200+
Simultaneously projects delivered annually
1915
Founded in
What makes Ricardo different?
Defined by our heritage. Driven by our capability. Proven in our delivery.
Deep technical expertise
Our expertise is rooted in our a deep automotive, maritime, aerospace and energy engineering heritage.
Technology agnostic
Cross‑sector, technology agnostic engineering, testing and niche manufacturing delivered as an integrated offering.
Accelerated innovation
Acceleration of innovation and derisked delivery, giving customers a faster route to market.
Globally supported approach
A tailored, independent approach supported by a global footprint, collaborative work and robust protection of customer IP.
Technology transfer to new sectors
Proven ability to transfer technologies and energy sources to new sectors.
End-to-end lifecycle capabilities
From strategy and concept through prototype and production, and then through‑life support.
Member of WSP
Ricardo is a member of WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. WSP unites its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities and advance humanity. WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs about 75,000 professionals.
Together, we are helping our clients to pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the sectors of transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals.
Markets we serve
Our history
The founding of Ricardo
Founded in 1915 by Sir Harry Ricardo, who gave his name to the company, for more than 100 years we have been at the forefront of engineering and technology innovation for propulsion, driveline and energy systems.
Since our founding, Ricardo's characteristics have stayed the same: a deep commitment to engineering progress, maximising efficiency and eliminating waste.
