Plans announced by CH2M HILL today to restructure the company globally will result in the loss of 1200 jobs – about 5% of the global workforce.
In a statement, the company said:
“Over the past several years, the corporate structure and overhead of the company has grown in anticipation of a future state that did not materialize. In response, the company is right-sizing its overhead structure in all global operating units to align with the company’s strategy.”
The expansion in recent years included the acquisition of UK consultant Halcrow in 2011.
The restructuring is intended to deliver around £60 million ( over $US100 million) in operational efficiencies, and will include reducing the company’s total workforce by about 5% (about 1,200 people out of about 26,000 worldwide).
The company is offering a Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible employees in the U.S.
Other activities already underway include a renewed emphasis on client service and sales, stronger focus on core markets, services and geographies, a right-sized office footprint, a more disciplined approach to risk mitigation and project delivery, and a refreshed strategy.
CEO Jacqueline Hinman commented:
“From time to time, good companies adjust their businesses to the needs of their clients, their markets, and their aspirations. We’ve done this ourselves many times over the years.”
“we continue to win significant new work and deliver excellent work for our clients every day. We intend to retain our industry-leading position and provide long-term, sustainable growth that benefits our clients, employees and stockholders.”
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