Ground Control’s Branching Out Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with Charlotte Cantwell to hear more about how she works with the landscape construction team to deliver projects across the UK. We discuss the importance of being open to learning new things and to always stay curious, never shying away from asking questions. We also hear about her experience in GC Grow and pick and mix GC Manage courses, which are a part of our GC Academy. 

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 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.

In this episode, we catch up with Lee Garner, Principal Arb Consultant in our LDE division. We learn about all the services his team provide. We chat about how his team uses their expertise and experience to work with clients and local councils on complex projects. You will never guess what sites he finds the most interesting... listen to find out!

In this episode, we meet with Joe Sauvage, who works in our Utility Arb division, ensuring quality and compliance. We chat about some exciting projects his teams have been working on and how adaptability is key to their success. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Daniel Grix, our Director of Landscape, Design, and Energy, about how the division has gone through change over the last few years, building a foundation for success in the future. What does that future hold? Well, you will have to listen to find out!

In this episode, we catch up with Daisy Staff on her graduate program with Ground Control. We hear about her experiences working in the different divisions so far and what she has learned along the way. 

In a week when we celebrate International Women’s Day, we chat with Emma Hopes HSQE Manager working with LDE. Where we discuss behavioural safety, what’s upcoming in Health and Safety, and psychological safety. We learn there is more to HSQE than clipboards and PPE.  

In this episode we chat with Samantha Downing People advisor at Ground Control. We talk all things People from the support the team can provide, to great resources for those who want to learn more about employment law, and that they are more than just the “fun police”. She also provides some great insight to her experience on the GC Academy.