Ramboll's London and Leeds practice has three new senior managing consultant. Graham Harker and Jeffrey Franklin will be the new senior managing consultants. Each person will be responsible to oversee a team of experts in environmental risk assessment and management. They will be able to offer a wealth experience to their clients.
Richard Wood
Richard Wood, Ramboll Environmental’s Chief Executive Officer has more than thirty years of experience as a civil engineer and environmental consultant. His experience includes planning and design, environmental permitting, project management, and construction inspection. He has also worked on a wide range of projects, including wastewater treatment, potable water treatment, and energy and resource efficiency. His expertise also extends to project management and budget tracking.
Wood joins the firm from the Environment Agency, where he worked as an environmental and regulatory officer for 20 years. The company also announced Dr Graham Harker's appointment to the Birmingham 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 experience with federally-funded projects in a range of fields. His expertise includes the preparation of designs, specifications, reports, and studies for hazardous material handling facilities, as well consulting services and facility design. He is both a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consultant as well as a Florida Certified Professional Engineer.
Graham Harker
Ramboll has named six new senior staff members to its UK Environment team. These professionals will work in Ramboll's London, Leeds and Manchester offices. Richard Wood, who will be joining the team as a senior manager consultant, will also be part of the new team. He is a former Environment Agency Environment and Regulatory Officer who has 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 provide guidance to a variety of clients. Philip Rogers, who is the new senior manager of the firm, is also welcome.
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 comes from the previous position as Environment Agency's regulatory and environment officer. He has more than 20 years of experience in environmental regulations, and extensive knowledge in oil and natural gas projects. In addition to his new role, Franklin is responsible for the company's air quality impact assessment practice in the UK.
Ramboll has made several new appointments to its team. 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 is joining the firm's London compliance practice and has 15 years of experience providing health and safety risk management guidance.
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Consultants provide expert advice on how to improve the performance of your business. Consultants are not there to help you sell products.
Consulting helps companies make better decisions. They provide sound analysis and offer suggestions for improvement.
Consultants often work closely with senior management teams to help them understand what they need to do to succeed.
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Yes. Taxes will be charged on consulting profits. It depends on how much income you make per year.
You can also claim expenses if you are self-employed. This includes rent, childcare, food, and transportation.
But, interest payments on loans, vehicle and equipment depreciation will not be allowed to be deducted.
If you earn less than PS10,000 per year, 25% can be claimed back.
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There are many types. Some focus on one particular type of business while others specialize in more than one area.
While some consultants only work for private companies, others represent large corporations.
Some consultants are available to help businesses around the world.
How do I choose the right consultant?
There are three main factors to consider:
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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 pursue any relevant courses once he/she graduated? Is there evidence that he/she learned from the writing style?
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Personality: Do you like this person or not? Would we prefer him/her working for us?
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These questions are used to determine if the candidate is right for us. If the answers are not clear, it may be worthwhile to interview the candidate in person to get more information about them.
Why hire consultants?
There are many reasons to hire consultants.
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A specific project or problem may be a challenge for your company.
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You would like to improve your skills or learn new things
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You want to work with an expert in a particular field
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There is nobody else who can do this job.
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You feel overwhelmed by all the information and don’t know where to begin.
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You can't afford to pay someone full-time
Word of mouth is the best way to find a great consultant. Ask around to see if you know any good consultants. Ask your friends and family for referrals if you know someone who is a consultant.
If you decide to use online directories like LinkedIn, use the "Search People" feature to look for consultants in your area.
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Consultants should be able to communicate effectively and have excellent analytical skills. This is because you could be asked questions or not know what you are doing. You need to be able to manage people quickly and solve problems efficiently.
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First, ask yourself what kind of consultant you are looking for. You should know exactly what your expectations are before you start searching for someone. A list of what you expect from a consultant is helpful. This list could include technical expertise, project management skills, communication skills and availability. You might also want to talk with colleagues or friends about their recommendations. Ask your friends or colleagues about any negative experiences they have had with consultants, and compare their recommendations with yours. Try searching online for recommendations if you don’t have any. There are many websites that allow users to leave feedback about their previous work experiences, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, Angie's List or Indeed. Take a look at comments and ratings from others, and use that data to find potential candidates. Once you have narrowed down your list, reach out to potential candidates and set up an interview. Talking through your requirements during the interview is a good idea. Ask them questions about how they can assist you in achieving those goals. It doesn't matter if they were recommended to your company; all that matters is that they are able to understand your business goals and show how they can help.