Arboricultural Consultant

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Ground Control has a new opportunity for a field based ArboriculturalConsultant located within Birmingham or the surrounding area across the Midlands.

What youll achieve;

Whilst delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding client expectations you will join an experienced team of Consultants and Surveyors working nationwide to deliver high quality tree surveys and consultancy services.

Working proactively and developing strong relationships you will work alongside consultants to prepare Reports plans and supporting documentation in relation to planning tree condition surveys and insurance claims.

You will have a keen attention to detail a high level of accuracy and an ability for independent working.

Who were seeking;

We are looking for a selfmotivated individual with plenty of initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving. Youll thrive on keeping abreast of industry knowledge and best practice within the world of arb.

You will have at least 3 years survey experience and a minimum Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture is required as well as the some of the following;

• A working knowledge of the planning system in relation to trees and BS5837 Trees in relation to construction
• The ability to deliver comprehensive Arboricultural reports within strict timeframes
• Proficient I.T skills including Tree Management Software
• Hold a full clean UK driving license
• CSCS/ROLO
• Lantra Professional Tree Inspection
• Any experience of the following would also be useful;
• GPS Tree Plotting (use of Trimble or similar surveying equipment)
• Risk Assessment using QTRA or THREATS
• Use of Decay Detection tree survey equipment
• A wider understanding of basic ecology and environmental matters
• Subsidence and insurance claims
• Arboricultural contracting/ pricing

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging 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 worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit 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 theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter 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. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

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