RAMBOLL
Key Personnel
Richard Beard Managing Director
“ We are not in this market to be the biggest Middle East consultant , but we want to be working on the sustainable projects in line with our company values ”
members of the Emirates Green Building Council for some time now . For us at Ramboll , it is not all about shiny new builds either , we also focus on brownfield sites to improve them by making them more environmentally efficient . A project we are particularly proud of is the Change Initiative in Al Barsha , Dubai , which achieved the highest sustainability rating in the world based on the LEED sustainability rating system from the USA .
Beard states it is really about sustainability by improving the community and existing infrastructure and that is what sets the company apart .
Future planning Ramboll Middle East started a graduate program this year , and are offering internships . A majority of employees are currently expatriates , but both Abidi and Beard envisage that the graduate program will help grow the future talent for the company , particularly in Saudi Arabia where the high level of education will benefit the Saudisation government scheme .
Beard said : “ The Middle East can be an expensive place to bring staff but it is key
136 December 2014