Richard Scholtens has extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, currently serving as a Projectmedewerker at Provincie Groningen since September 2012, where responsibilities include work preparation, specification writing, oversight, and functional application management of software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Prior to this role, Richard worked at Management & Advies Collectief Groningen (MACG) as a planner and preparer, focusing on project planning using MS Project and also contributed as a designer and specification writer in civil engineering. Earlier experience includes various roles at Temmink Groep BV, ranging from werkvoorbereider to civiel technisch ontwerper, and foundational positions in post and outdoor sports jobs. Richard's education includes studies at Hanze University and Noorderpoort College.