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Expertise

OTHER PERSONNEL

IT PERSONNEL

Every organisation with computers needs IT people. They are not necessarily programmers or engineers using special programs but the maintenance staff who fix day-to-day problems eg. computer ‘crashes’, virus infections etc..

MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Ideally management should look after the welfare of the engineers and scientists under their charge so that they can work effectively and efficiently, unhindered by factors such as civil service protocols or office resource distribution.

FINANCE PERSONNEL

The role of the accountant is well known, but it is necessary to optimise the number of accounting staff responsible for aspects such as the payroll etc.. Staff from external accounting firms command four or five times the average hourly rate of an engineers and should be used sparingly.

LEGAL PERSONNEL

Contractual laws for engineering projects can be elaborate. However, like accountants, lawyers cost more than engineers so should not be overused.