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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The Role:
To support the Contract Delivery Manager (CDM) in providing the necessary surveyed work volumes for an assigned programme within a distribution area(s). Take responsibility for driving their own allocated survey programme and ensuring KPI targets are met. Ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability. Drive consistency and innovation through everything you do to ensure Ground Control are the best at what we do!
What you will be doing
· Successful undertaking and completion of all Surveying Projects allocated.
· Providing a high-quality level of project surveys and landowner consents to drive best value for money for both the client and Ground Control.
· Satisfactorily resolve all landowner consenting queries and follow ups as required.
· Participate in resolving any Held-Up spans that need client resolution to obtain consent.
· Assist PM team in identification and resolution of any SSSI sites, TPO’s or conservation areas that fall within the scope/programme area.
· Achieve a high level of safety awareness and ensure reporting of HSQE events/issues found on sites.
· Attend internal programming and planning meetings as may be required.
· Participate in training/shadow events covering Project Delivery, Tracking, Coordination, Commercial Management and Supply Chain Management as required to eventually progress onto a full Project Manager role after a successful application and interview process.
· Responsible for your own programming and delivery of role outcomes. Which will be measured against a KPI.
Skills we are looking for:
· Practiced and strong negotiation and influencing skills.
· Proficient and competent IT.
· Well-developed self-management and organisational skills.
· Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to ensure that all contract needs are met.
· Excellent customer service.
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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Agency Notice
Ground Control does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/ CV’s
Please do not forward resumes / CV’s to our job alias, employees, or any other company location.
Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Please contact the Talent Team for additional details