Ramboll has appointed three new senior managing consultants to its London and Leeds practices. Graham Harker and Jeffrey Franklin will be the new senior managing consultants. They will each be responsible for overseeing a team that specializes in environmental risk management and impact assessments. Their combined experience will provide a wealth to the firm's customers.
Richard Wood
Richard Wood, Ramboll Environmental Chief Executive Officer, has more 30 years of experience in civil engineering as well as environmental consulting. His expertise includes project management, planning and design, as well as environmental permitting and project management. He has also worked on a wide range of projects, including wastewater treatment, potable water treatment, and energy and resource efficiency. His experience extends to budget tracking and project management.
Wood joins the firm from the Environment Agency, where he worked as an environmental and regulatory officer for 20 years. Dr Graham Harker was also appointed by the company to join the Birmingham team for air quality. These appointments will likely lead the UK environmental practice of the company which is experiencing significant growth.
Wood has extensive knowledge of federally-funded projects across a variety fields. His work experience includes the preparation and review of specifications, studies, and designs for hazardous waste handling facilities, consulting services to asbestos, and facility design. He is a Florida-licensed Asbestos consultant and a certified professional engineer.
Graham Harker
Ramboll announced the addition of six senior members to its UK environmental team. These professionals will be based in the company's London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham offices. Richard Wood, who will be joining the team as a senior manager consultant, will also be part of the new team. He was previously an Environment Agency Environment and Regulatory Officer with over 20 years of experience.
Rob Steer is the Principal of the firm. He is located in Manchester. He is an expert in safety management and computer-simple technology (CST) and will help expand the company’s offerings in this field. The new Principal will be able to provide guidance for a range of clients. Lastly, the firm is also delighted to welcome a new member of its senior management team, Dr Philip Rogers.
Jeffrey Franklin
Jeff Franklin has been promoted from his previous role as Environment Agency's UK environmental officer to the position of senior managing consultant. He joins the consultancy from his previous role as Environment Agency's environment and regulatory officer. He has over twenty years of experience in the field of environmental regulations. Additionally, he has extensive oil and gaz project experience. Franklin is also responsible in the UK for the company's air pollution impact assessment.
Ramboll has added several new members to its staff. As a Senior Manager Consultant, Dr. Philip Rogers from the University of Greenwich will be leading the company's ecology and biodiversity practice. Jeffrey Franklin has joined the firm's London compliance office. He brings 15 years of expertise in providing guidance and support for safety and health management.
FAQ
Which industries use consultants
There are many types of consultants. Some are specialists in one type or another of business.
Some consultants work exclusively for private businesses, while others represent large corporations.
Some consultants also work internationally and can help companies around the globe.
How do you choose a consultant to help me?
There are three main things to keep in mind:
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Experience - How experienced is the consultant? Is she a beginner? Intermediate? Advanced? Expert? Do her qualifications and knowledge show on her resume?
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Education - What did this person learn during school? Did he/she go on to further education after graduation? Are we able to see evidence of his/her learning through the way he/she writes
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Personality – Do we like this person/person? Would we want him/her to work for us?
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These questions will help us determine if the consultant is right to meet our needs. If you do not have the answer, it is worth interviewing the candidate to find out more.
What can I expect of my consultant?
After you have selected your consultant, expect to hear from them within a few business days. They will request information about your company including its mission and goals, products, services, budget, and other pertinent details. Next, they'll provide a proposal describing the scope and estimated time frame, fees, deliverables or milestones, as well as an estimate of costs.
If all goes according to plan, the two sides will sign a written deal. The type and content of the contract will vary depending on whether the relationship is employer-employee/employer-independent contractor.
If all goes according to plan, the consultant will begin working immediately. The consultant will have access your internal documents and resources. Additionally, you'll have access their skills and knowledge.
Don't assume that someone who is a consultant knows everything. To become an expert in any field you consult, it takes practice and effort. Don't expect your consultant know everything about your company.
How much should you charge as a consultant?
It depends on what service you provide. If you are providing services for free, then there isn't any point in charging anything. If you sell products or services, however, you must set prices based upon value.
If you offer low-quality services then you don’t have anything for sale. You are not worth anything, so why should anyone pay you anything.
If you're providing high-quality services you might ask for a greater price. Because people are aware of the value you provide, they will be more willing to pay you a higher rate. Customers who buy multiple services from you may qualify for discounts.
Statistics
- According to statistics from the ONS, the UK has around 300,000 consultants, of which around 63,000 professionals work as management consultants. (consultancy.uk)
- Over 50% of consultants get their first consulting client through a referral from their network. (consultingsuccess.com)
- WHY choose me: Why your ideal client should choose you (ex: 10 years of experience and 6-week program has helped over 20 clients boost their sales by an average of 33% in 6 months). (consultingsuccess.com)
- According to IBISWorld, revenues in the consulting industry will exceed $261 billion in 2020. (nerdwallet.com)
- Over 62% of consultants were dissatisfied with their former jobs before starting their consulting business. (consultingsuccess.com)
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How do I find a good consultant?
Understanding your needs is the first step to finding the right consultant. Do you want them helping you improve your website's performance or not? Are you looking for them to help optimize your website to rank higher on search engines? You might also want someone to help you determine if your hosting provider is in trouble. Once you know what type of services you need, you should start looking at different companies. Many consultants claim that they can offer these services. But only a small percentage of them are able to deliver. So how do you go about choosing one? Here are some considerations when choosing a consultant.
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Get referrals. Referring to other consultants is the best way of choosing a consultant. Hire someone you don't know because they're likely to charge too much. But you also don't want to work with someone whose reputation isn't solid. If you're lucky enough to get referrals from people you trust, then great! You can check online reviews even if they don't refer you. Check for testimonials or case studies that show how clients have used your services.
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Ask around. Many people aren't aware that they could benefit from hiring a consultant. People believe they don't have to make any changes because they are currently doing well. This is often not true. Even if you are seeing great results, it is likely that you have not been keeping up to date with technology and trends. If you continue to rely on outdated methods, your business will be unable to grow. It is always worthwhile to ask around for recommendations of good consultants.
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You should verify their qualifications. You need to verify their qualifications when you are searching for a consultant. You need to ensure that the person you hire is qualified to do the job and has sufficient knowledge in the subject.
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Find out the type of projects they specialize. You might think that everyone can handle all projects, but this is false. You may need to have specific training or education in certain areas. For example, if you need someone to build a WordPress theme, you won't want to hire a developer who specializes in Drupal. The same goes for graphic design, programming languages, etc. Ask what projects they usually work on.
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Find out what their charges are. As we stated, you don’t want to pay too little for a consultant. However, you don't need to pay too much. Consultants come in many sizes and shapes. There are some that charge an hourly fee, while others may bill per job. It's cheaper to know upfront what you are paying than later.
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Know what they offer. Are they providing free consultations? Do they offer advice on setting up your system? Is there a guarantee that your site will rank higher after working with them? If you don’t like the information you receive during your consultation, you can cancel it without penalty.
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You can also find out if they offer discounts on multiple months or over years. Many consultants offer discounted pricing for extended time periods. While you don't necessarily need to commit for a whole year, you can still take advantage of any deals that they offer.