1. Working as a Contract Consultant

2. Welcome Welcome Welcome to CMSE Consultancy and the Chris Mee Group
How we interact with our clients is of vital importance to us - we must be professional and customer focused at all times
It is vital our policies, procedures and ways of working are observed
Remember if you would like any additional technical advice or support please contact us and we will point you towards the relevant consultant and specialist who can assist you
If you are unclear about anything just ask.

3. Representing CMSE Representing CMSE Consultancy
While conducting work for CMSE, you are expected to carry out your duties in a professional manner, including:
Arriving on-site minutes prior to work commencing
Dressing appropriately/
professionally
Using CMSE branded clothing and documentation at all times
Returning documentation / paperwork / equipment to the office in a timely manner
Acting in a professional manner, complying with client requirements.

4. Ways of Working Ways of Working
This section sets out the procedure for working as a contractor with the CMSE Consultancy department
This procedure is part of our ISO9001 quality management system manual and must be complied with
Following the procedure will ensure consistent and efficient interactions with our clients and with you as a contractor
We look forward to a successful working
relationship with you as a contractor.

5. Ways of Working 01 02 03 04 05 Section 1: Job Details Agreed
Before commencing any job an understanding of the fee/rate/time allocated must be agreed with the CMSE Manager or contact you are dealing with in relation to the work
The CMSE Manager must be updated at least weekly by with progress on projects or jobs.
Only CMSE personnel may discuss commercial arrangements with the client unless there is a clear agreement with the CMSE contact to do so
There MUST be written evidence of Approval and/or Purchase Order number before starting work for any client
If additional costs are to be incurred, outside of the original scope of work, approval must be received from the client and agreed with the CMSE contact in advance of work commencing. 01 02 03 04 05

6. Ways of Working 01 02 03 04 Section 2: Issue of CMSE Job Number
CMSE uses a task management software system called ProWorkFlow 02
A CMSE Job Number (0****) will be issued to you as an instruction to commence work 03
Please reference this number in all correspondence with CMSE including invoices 04
Each job should be broken down on the monthly invoice and referenced to the Job Number.

7. Ways of Working 01 02 03 04 05 Section 3. Completing Work
Electronic/ correspondence with the client must be made using a address
Reports and presentations must be on CMSE Consultancy templates or formats unless agreed with your POC 02 03
Reports must watermarked with DRAFT before issue 04
Newly completed reports must be sent to your CMSE POC to arrange for quality check/peer review 05
Reports must be issued to clients via the office in Adobe Acrobat format.

8. Ways of Working 01 02 03 04 05 Section 4: Time Sheets/Invoices
Contractors that work on a placement type role for one client must use Monthly or Weekly Client Sign-off Time Sheets that will be provided to you
All timesheets must be returned promptly and approved/signed by the appointed client representative
invoices and timesheets to the agreed POC and copy
The PO/CMSE PWF Number must be referenced for each line item of your invoice
Otherwise invoice non-timesheet based work completed on a monthly basis. 02 03 04 05

9. Health & Safety Health and Safety
The health and safety of our staff, contractors, clients and other stakeholders is of paramount importance to us
CMSE safety professionals need to show leadership and set an example in relation to H&S
Please act at all times with your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in mind
Do not breach any legal, client or CMSE requirements
Do not put yourself at risk of injury or accident
If you have any H&S related concerns about the task, location or activities witnessed please contact your POC or the office.