Utility Arb Surveyor/Project Manager - Yeovil

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Due to company growth, we have fantastic opportunities for Arb Surveyors based around the Yeovil area 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!

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 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

• Bupa 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.

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 organisation 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

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