Ramboll has hired three new senior managers consultants to its London- and Leeds-based practices. The new people will include Richard Wood, Graham Harker, and Jeffrey Franklin. They will be responsible each for managing a team specializing in environmental risk management as well as impact assessments. The firm's clients will benefit from their combined experience.
Richard Wood
Richard Wood, Ramboll Environmental's Chief Executive Officer, has over thirty years of experience in civil engineering and environmental consulting. 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 extends to project management, budget tracking, and more.
Wood joins the firm having previously worked for the Environment Agency for more than 20 years as an environmental regulatory officer and auditor. The company also announced the appointment of Dr Graham Harker, who joins the air quality team in Birmingham. 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 background includes preparing designs, specifications, and studies for hazardous waste handling facilities, asbestos consulting services, 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 will join the new team as a senior management consultant. 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. 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 offer guidance to a wide range of clients. Philip Rogers will be joining the firm's senior management.
Jeffrey Franklin
Jeff Franklin has been promoted to the role of senior managing consultant for Ramboll's UK environment practice. He previously served as the Environment Agency's Environment and Regulation Officer. He has more than 20 years of experience in environmental regulations, and extensive knowledge in oil and natural gas projects. Franklin also oversees the UK's air quality impact assessment process.
Ramboll has appointed several new people to its staff. Dr. Philip Rogers is a University of Greenwich lecturer who will manage the company's ecology/biodiversity practice. Jeffrey Franklin joined the firm’s London compliance department. He has 15 years experience providing advice on safety and health risk management.
FAQ
What is the difference between a consultant and an advisor?
An advisor is someone who provides information about a subject. A consultant offers solutions to problems.
A consultant works directly with clients to help them achieve their goals. Clients are referred to advisors through books, magazines and lectures.
How much should you charge as a consultant?
It all depends upon what you offer. It doesn't matter if you offer services at no cost. But if your services or products are for sale, you will need to establish prices that reflect their value.
If you are offering low-quality services, you don't have much to sell. Why should anyone pay for your services?
You may be able to ask for a higher price if you offer high-quality services. This is because people know the value that you provide. You may also want to offer discounts to clients who buy multiple packages from you.
What can I count on from my consultant to help me?
You should hear back from your chosen consultant within a few days. They will often ask about your company's mission, goals and products. After receiving this information, they will prepare a proposal outlining their scope of work, estimated timeline, fees, deliverables and milestones.
If everything looks good, then the two parties will negotiate a written contract. The type and content of the contract will vary depending on whether the relationship is employer-employee/employer-independent contractor.
If everything goes as planned, the consultant may begin to work immediately. He/she will have immediate access to your internal documents, resources, and you'll be able to access his/her skillset and knowledge.
But don't assume that anyone who is a consultant has all the answers. To become an expert in any field you consult, it takes practice and effort. Do not expect your consultant to be an expert in every aspect of your business.
Statistics
- "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)
- So, if you help your clients increase their sales by 33%, then use a word like “revolution” instead of “increase.” (consultingsuccess.com)
- Over 62% of consultants were dissatisfied with their former jobs before starting their consulting business. (consultingsuccess.com)
- 67% of consultants start their consulting businesses after quitting their jobs, while 33% start while they're still at their jobs. (consultingsuccess.com)
- Over 50% of consultants get their first consulting client through a referral from their network. (consultingsuccess.com)
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How to Start a Consultancy Company and What Should I Do First
Start a Consulting Company to make some extra money from home. You don't need any previous business experience or investment capital. Building a website is a great place to start a consulting business. Once you've built a website, you'll want to use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc... to get the word out about your services.
These tools allow you to make a marketing program that includes the following:
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Blog Content Creation
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Building relationships (contacts)
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Generating leads (lead generation forms).
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Selling products (eCommerce websites)
Once you have created your marketing strategy you will need to find clients that will pay for it. Some people prefer to go through networking groups and events, while others prefer to use online methods such as Craigslist, Kijiji, etc. It's up to you to make the decision.
After you have found new clients, it's important to discuss terms and payment options. These could be hourly fees, retainer arrangements, flat-fee contracts, or other types of fees. You need to be clear about what you expect of a client before they accept you as a client.
An hourly contract is the most popular type of contract for consulting services. This agreement allows you to agree to provide services at a fixed price each week or month. 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, you will need to create invoices that you can send to your clients. Invoicing can seem simple until you try it. There are many ways that you can invoice your clients depending on what your preferences are. For instance, some prefer their invoices to be emailed directly to clients while others prefer hard copies to be mailed. Whatever method you choose, make sure it works for you!
After you've created your invoices, you can collect payments. PayPal is preferred by most people because it is simple to use and offers many payment options. You can also use Square Cash, Square Cash (Google Wallet), Square Cash, Square Cash, Apple Pay and Venmo as payment processors.
Once you are ready for payments to begin, you will need to open bank accounts. Having separate checking and savings accounts allows you to track income and expenses separately. It is also a good idea to set up automatic transfers into your bank account for paying bills.
Although it can seem daunting when you first start a business as a consultant, once you get the hang of it, it will become second nature. This blog post will provide more information about starting your own consultancy business.
The best way to make extra cash is to start a consulting business. Consultants can work remotely so they don't have the hassle of dealing with office politics and long working hours. Being able to work remotely allows you more freedom than traditional employees.