Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
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Due to company growth, we have fantastic opportunities for Arb Surveyors based around the Andover and Salisbury areas to oversee de-veg works across SSE lines. As an Arb Surveyor / Project Manager, you will work in liaison with the Contract Delivery Manager to ensure work is completed within a set geographical area, utilising a team of operational staff. You will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability.
This role will involve spending 3/4 days a week out surveying - perfect for those with a love of the great outdoors!
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* Full, valid UK driving license
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Excellent orgnisation skills in order to prioritise effectively and balance demands from numerous sources
* The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
* An awareness and respect for Health & Safety precaution
* Good coordination of both your own and a teams workload
* Exemplary customer service skills
* A results-driven mentally with a focus on seeing a job through
Although full training will be provided for the right candidate, the following would be beneficial:
* Arb experience
* NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units 1, 2.1, 5.1 and 5.2
* LANTRA Basic or Professional Tree Inspectors Qualification
What we offer:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:
Awards, Accolades and Culture
* We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ’ league table.
* Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
* We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter ’, ‘Ban the Box ’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant ’ and are ‘Disability Confident '
* We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
* By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
* 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits
* Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
* Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
* Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
* A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
* Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
* Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
* Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
How we work:
We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.
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