14th December 2010, 06:00 PM
I fear the worse, The three big units will stay and hoover up all the big projects (what big projects for the next 5 years?) and very small 2 and 5 person teams will pick up the odd watching brief here and there. That is if the local Comms upset every thing PPS5 is trying to stand for. HER's are required under PPS5 some will manage to claw their way through, if with much reduced kudos. The less secure dig units, now trying to expand are likely to vanish up their own existence. Consultants will not be jumping for joy, with a reduced work load (ie new infrastructure etc) they will be shedding once current construction contracts come to an end (cross rail etc etc). With over 20 years of 'playing in the dirt' (as my mom called it) I am bailing out (not to accountancy). I have enjoyed my time in my chosen profession and climbed to the top, I hope to be able to do so in my new 'career path' and retire with a pension and some happy memories!