Ramboll has appointed three new senior managing consultants to its London and Leeds practices. Graham Harker (Richard Wood), and Jeffrey Franklin are the new managers. They will each be responsible for overseeing a team that specializes in environmental risk management and impact assessments. Their combined experience will offer the firm a wealth of knowledge for its clients.
Richard Wood
Richard Wood, Ramboll Environmental’s chief executive officer, has more thirty years of civil engineering and consulting experience. His experience includes planning and design, environmental permitting, project management, and construction inspection. He also has experience in various projects such as wastewater treatment, potable drinking water treatment, energy and resource efficiency. His expertise also extends to project management and budget tracking.
Wood comes from the Environment Agency where he was a regulatory and environmental officer for over 20 years. The company also revealed the appointment of Dr Graham Harker to its Birmingham-based air quality team. These appointments will be the head of the UK environment practice at the company, which is seeing significant growth.
Wood has extensive federally-funded experience in a wide range of areas. His experience includes the preparation of specifications and studies for hazardous waste handling plants, as well as consulting services in facility design. He is a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consult and a Certified Professional Engineer.
Graham Harker
Ramboll has named six new senior staff members to its UK Environment team. These professionals will reside in the London offices, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and Manchester offices. Richard Wood will join the new team as a senior management consultant. Previously, he was an Environment Agency Environment and Regulatory Officer, with 20 years' experience.
Rob Steer, a principal based in Manchester has been appointed by the firm. His extensive experience in safety management, CST and other areas will allow him to expand the company's offerings in this area. The new Principal will guide a variety clients. Philip Rogers will be joining the firm's senior management.
Jeffrey Franklin
Jeff Franklin has been promoted as senior managing consulting for Ramboll UK's environmental practice. He has been the Environment Agency's Environment and Regulator Officer for over 20 years. He has more then 20 years of environmental regulation experience and is well-versed in oil and gas projects. Franklin's new role includes responsibility for the UK air quality impact assessment.
Ramboll recently made several additions to its team. Dr. Philip Rogers is a University of Greenwich lecturer who will manage the company's ecology/biodiversity practice. Jeffrey Franklin is joining the firm's London compliance practice and has 15 years of experience providing health and safety risk management guidance.
FAQ
What are the benefits of consulting?
Consultants are able to pick when and where they want to work.
This allows you to work wherever and whenever you want.
You can also easily change your mind, without worrying about losing any money.
Finally, you can control your income and set your own schedule.
What is the average time it takes to become a consultant
Your industry and background will determine the length of time it takes. Most people start out with a few months before they find work.
However, some consultants spend several years honing their skills before finding work.
How much does it cost to hire a consultant?
The cost to hire a consultant depends on many factors. These factors are:
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Project size
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Time frame
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Scope of employment
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Fees
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Deliverables
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Other factors to consider include location, experience, and other considerations.
What skills are necessary for consulting?
As a consultant, you should have both strong interpersonal skills and analytical skills. This is vital because you may not understand the scope of your work. It is important to learn how to quickly solve problems and manage people.
You also need to have excellent communication skills. Clients expect a response within 24 hours. If they don’t hear back, they assume that you aren’t interested. It is crucial that you keep them up to date and make sure they know what's happening.
What qualifications do you need to be a consultant?
Not only is it important to have an MBA but you should also have business consulting experience. You should have at least two years of experience in consulting and/or training for a major company.
Your experience in strategy development projects requires that you work closely with senior managers. This means you'd have to be comfortable presenting ideas to clients and getting buy-in.
Additionally, you will need to pass a professional qualification such as the Chartered Management Institute Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Statistics
- 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)
- Over 62% of consultants were dissatisfied with their former jobs before starting their consulting business. (consultingsuccess.com)
- 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)
- "From there, I told them my rates were going up 25%, this is the new hourly rate, and every single one of them said 'done, fine.' (nerdwallet.com)
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How To
How to Start a Consultancy Company and What Should I Do First
You can make a lot of money by setting up a consulting business. You don't have to have any business experience. You can start your own consulting firm by building a website. Once you have a website built, you can start using social media platforms such Instagram and Pinterest to spread the word about you services.
With these tools, you can put together a marketing plan that includes things like:
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Creating content (blogs)
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Establishing relationships (contacts).
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Generating leads, also known as lead generation forms
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Selling products through ecommerce websites
Once you've developed your marketing strategy, you'll need to find clients who will pay for your services. Some people prefer to go through networking groups and events, while others prefer to use online methods such as Craigslist, Kijiji, etc. You have the freedom to choose.
Once you have a new client, you need to discuss terms. These could be hourly fees, retainer arrangements, flat-fee contracts, or other types of fees. It is important to clearly communicate with clients before you accept them as clients.
An hourly agreement is the most common contract for a consulting service. You agree to offer certain services at a fixed fee each month or every week. You might be able, depending on which service you offer, to negotiate a discount. You must fully understand the contract you're signing before you agree to it.
Next, create invoices and then send them to clients. Invoicing is one those things that seem so simple until you actually do it. You have many options to invoice your clients. For instance, some prefer their invoices to be emailed directly to clients while others prefer hard copies to be mailed. No matter what method you use, ensure it works for your business!
After creating invoices are complete, you will need to collect payments. Most people prefer PayPal because it is easy to use and offers various payment options. Other payment processors, like Square Cash or Google Wallet, Square Cash or Apple Pay, Venmo and Venmo are also available.
Once you're ready to begin collecting payments, you'll want to set up bank accounts. You can keep separate checking and savings accounts to track income as well as expenses. It is also a good idea to set up automatic transfers into your bank account for paying bills.
It may seem overwhelming to start a consultancy, but once it is done correctly, it becomes second-nature. You can read our blog post to learn more about how to start a consultancy business.
It's a great way for extra income without having to worry about hiring employees. Many consultants work remotely. This means that they don’t have to deal in office politics or work long hours. You have more flexibility than traditional employees because you aren't tied down by work hours.