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Posted By dave marshall
i have recently been offered a 7 month contract (which could lead to longer) as a site safety advisor. this is work carried out self employed through an agency for the client.
as i will be self employed does this mean i require indemnity insurance? or is this normally covered by the agency/client to appoint competent advice.
i have been informed that i will need a unique ref no as i am not a LTD company.
Does anybody on the forum also know what a general hourly average rate would be.
many thanks in advance to a very broad question
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Posted By laurence
Hi Dave, i have been self employed for about 8 years now. Regarding insurance, yes you will need to provide this and the cost is normally around £200-300.Try direct line business.The daily rate does depend on the experience and qualification. I have a standard rate of £200 per day plus fuel expences.Depending on what the job requires can also depend on the rate. If i write up, assess tasks or redesign risk assessment formats, i will generaly charge £250.I do know many advisors that charge many times more than me but their contacts are normally shorter and not long lasting. I would suggest you become a Ltd company as this will allow you more opportunities to more cleints.A lot of companies will only use Advisors unless they are Ltd.
For the record- i would never again work as a permanent employee because you choose your destiny not others.
Hope that helps.
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Posted By David Bannister
For a 7 month contract the fee rate will be very different from most consultants rates and closer to the pro-rata gross annual salary for that post.
SHP carries many adverts from agencies who have contract positions. Some will give rates.
So far as insurance is concerned, the answer is very much yes. If your advice is faulty and the company suffers loss as a result, they will have the option of sueing you for damages. Don't risk the house, car, pension fund etc!
Good luck.
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Posted By kaggs
laurence,
Interesting comment from you about better being self-employed as I have a very similar situation to the original poster. Did you manage to pick up regular contract work through the years and has the income been much better for you?
I wonder what will happen at the end of my contract but I plan to set up a website too so hopefully that helps.
Thanks
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Posted By laurence
Dave, you have to be self motivated and always delivering good value for money. If you do this and your enthusiasm does not wain, i asure you it will be the best job in world.Remember to always leave a contract on good terms and often reccommendations will follow you.All my work has come through this way.
I wish you luck
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