Dalcour Maclaren

Principal

• Take lead in delivery of range of environmental planning services with a focus on technical Planning specialisms for projects and sites with varying levels of environmental sensitivities, including feasibility assessments, screening, scoping, planning and coordinating projects in line with relevant Environmental and Planning related guidance, legislation and policy as applied in UK, providing advice and preparing and delivering a range of planning and technical related reports; including planning applications.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a range of internal and external project stakeholders including client teams, technical specialists and Local Authority planning officers whilst also drawing on the expertise of specialist colleagues, attending relevant meetings and site visits.
• Reporting directly to the client, take ownership of own/team performance in meeting deadlines and objectives and use a proactive approach and own high level initiative to drive progress and continuously improve delivery.
• Offer the wider Environmental and Planning team assistance on other projects and actively support team and wider business development, using own experienced skills to provide guidance on complex cases, seek efficiency gains and identify areas of new work and ways to cross-sell wider company services.
• Maintain own knowledge and skills via company and wider CPD and, if working towards professional membership or qualification (e.g. RTPI), take responsibility for own learning and progress, scheduling progress review meetings and maintaining an up to date record of activities.
• Monitor, support and coordinate the work and development of more junior members of staff and, if applicable, provide constructive line management to own line reports, engaging in regular progress review and feedback meetings, delegating tasks effectively and showing genuine interest in their welfare and development whilst also being able to hold difficult conversations.
• Participate in and actively support company groups, initiatives, events and socials, promoting DM’s values and always engendering a positive attitude within the workplace.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

Principal Planner

Planner

• Deliver a range of environmental planning services, including feasibility assessments, screening, scoping and coordination of planning activities in line with relevant UK planning and environmental legislation and policy.
• Prepare planning applications, supporting statements and technical reports, ensuring high‑quality outputs that meet client, regulatory and project requirements.
• Support the delivery of infrastructure projects across utilities and infrastructure sectors, including capital schemes, development appraisals and consent strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including client teams, technical specialists and Local Authority planning officers, attending meetings and site visits as required.
• Assist with business development activities, including contributing to fee proposals and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and cross‑sell wider DM services.
• Maintain and develop your own technical knowledge through CPD, working towards RTPI accreditation if not already achieved.
• Support the wider Environmental & Planning team on other projects as required, contributing to a positive team culture and promoting DM’s values.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

Surveyor

• Lead a wide range of Land Surveying projects, taking responsibility for delivery standards, client communication, and technical quality.
• Travel to sites nationwide to undertake Land Surveying services, to capture geospatial data utilising GNSS Receivers, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, Drone/UAVs, Electromagnetic Location and/or Ground Penetrating Radar equipment.
• Produce accurate geospatial deliverables to support fast‑paced projects across multiple sectors, on time and within budget to maintain company standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Land Surveying and Geomatics team to gather, analyse, and interpret data from sources such as the Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, local authorities and utility providers.
• Provide informed time and cost estimates for survey tasks and advise clients and colleagues accordingly.
• Oversee Land Surveying equipment maintenance, calibration, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and performance reviews.
• Play an active role in team development, suggesting improvements and supporting new ways of working.
• Be commercially aware, maintain accurate project records to provide regular client updates, promote commercial awareness, and support timely and precise billing.

Lead Utilities Surveyor

General

• Be the main interface between the client and landowners, occupiers and agents on a day-to-day basis and build key relationships with the affected parties
• Proactively engage with landowners to secure the consents required
• Keep the client up to date and advise them on practical matters affecting land
• Complete land referencing, including finding owners and occupiers of land
• Deal with landowner complaints regarding on-site activities
• Arrange site visits for serving notices, undertaking record of conditions and undertaking site meetings
• Assist the team and settle compensation claims
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records tracking progress and provide clear and concise records of condition
• Work in line with client-set timeframes and targets to ensure the timely delivery of the programme
• Work closely with project teams, often operating directly from the project / client site
• Build and Maintain own knowledge and skills through company run training

Agricultural Liaison Officer

Project Manager

• Supervise and support a team who coordinate Projects and Liaison activities with and directly for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed in compliance and are delivered to the highest quality standards.
• Work as part of a team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard
• Provide administration, coordination, data analysis, reporting and document control including minute taking and preparing team presentations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop the project brief, project programme and desired outcomes
• Be able to take client instruction and communicate project programme to key stakeholders.
• Ensure the levels of quality and accuracy meet with company and client requirements through good record keeping, meeting notes and comprehensive file updates
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies; prepare up to date compliance documents for our clients
• Aid the financial management including invoicing and assist with delivering monthly reports
• Provide ad hoc assistance to company groups, initiatives, and events

Principal Planner

Planner

Lead Utilities Surveyor

Agricultural Liaison Officer

Project Coordinator