RAMBOLL
The Danish-owned multinational company , which is part of the Emirates Green Building Council , is continuing to grow in the Middle East region in the Buildings , Environment , Oil & Gas and Transportation markets .
Ramboll is seeking to increase its Middle East workforce by up to 60 percent as a result of the renewed economic vibrancy in the region .
The company currently employs 550 people in its three main regional markets of the UAE , Qatar and Saudi Arabia , with the aspiration to grow to nearly 900 employees as a result of achieving success in its building , transport , environmental planning and liveable cities projects .
Ramboll , a design and engineering consultant , was founded in Denmark in 1945 by two engineers who established the company in the wake of the Second World War . Very aware of the company ’ s role in the development of society , the founders promoted awareness of the human dimension and left behind a legacy that emphasises high ethical standards , quality rather than quantity , economic stability , responsibility towards society , and satisfied employees . These are still the governing principles in Ramboll ’ s approach to business .
Yaver Abidi the Managing Director of Ramboll New Markets ( a business unit responsible for the main business lines and country units outside of Ramboll ’ s home markets ), said : “ Basically we are looking to build the company up to scale where it can take on the kind of large and complex projects we are doing but also so we have the depth of resources and expertise to do even more . Our growth plan is not necessarily driven by the market as such , there is plenty of scope .
128 March 2015