In this special episode of the Branching Out Podcast, we sit down with Kate Smith of Ground Control and Joy Petley of Help for Heroes to spotlight our new Charity of the Year partnership. Discover how the EverCare programme is driving Ground Control’s social and environmental impact across our business, and hear inspiring stories about Help for Heroes’ mission to support UK veterans and their families. Learn about our ambitious fundraising goals, upcoming volunteering opportunities, and how everyone can get involved! Tune in to be inspired by Help for Heroes’ story and find out how you can help make a difference.

On this special Branching Out Podcast episode, we catch up with Kate Smith from Ground Control and Daniel Hewlett and Shubham Karde from the University of Essex. We discuss how Ground Control has joined forces with the University for an AI optimisation audit, aimed at transforming contract management in our GM team. The project has helped GM spot ways to make work smoother, get the most out of our data, and has kicked off plans for clever AI solutions. Plus, we chat about how working together and teaming up across different divisions made it all possible. #WeWinAsATeam

In this episode, we catch up with Killian Sweeney our HSQE manager in Ireland. We discuss the continued growth in Ireland, the importance of safe behaviours, and building relationships. A great listen to hear about the progress we are making in growing GC Ireland.

In this episode, we chat with Robyn Coyne, our Environmental and Sustainability Manager, about what her role really means to the business and the work she has been doing since joining earlier this year. A great listen if you want to learn more about what Ground Control is doing to achieve our sustainability goals.

This week, we catch up with Issie Reed, a Project Coordinator in our Highways and Geotechnical division. We discuss her journey from Apprentice to Project Coordinator, getting to know the Geotechnical business, and their trial of the Hubscape system.

In this special episode, we learn more about the GC Grow program by chatting with Tyra Harris and Grady Edgington. Tyra provides a detailed insight into the program, addressing common questions, while Grady discusses his experience pursuing a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture while working as part of GC Grow. For individuals interested in advancing their careers and obtaining a fully funded qualification through Ground Control, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, we catch up with Liam Boden, a Rail Site Manager working in our infrastructure division. Don't let the job title fool you, as Liam and his team work on special projects beyond just Rail. We also discuss the development he has done to become a manager and what his goals are for the next 5 years. Listen now to learn more!

In this episode, we speak with Patryk Zietarski, a Senior Project Manager in Utility Arb. We hear about an interesting project to prevent the further spread of the Great Spruce Bark Beetle and discuss his journey from private sector tree work to working in utilities. It's an interesting listen for those looking to develop in the arboriculture industry.