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Company overview
At Dalcour Maclaren, we are key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. We specialise in land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping.
Placement Programme
The Placement Surveying Programme is a 12‑month programme that gives you comprehensive exposure to surveying within Utilities & Infrastructure. By working on live projects, learning from industry experts and participating in networking opportunities, you will develop the technical and professional skills needed for a career and gain academic credits toward your degree.
Key responsibilities
- Provide land and property advice to a range of clients, helping them to make informed decisions.
- Assist with heads of terms and contractual agreements with stakeholders to support infrastructure delivery.
- Help put up notices to inform land owners of client schemes.
- Review and advise on various land types, undertaking schedules of condition of private land.
- Visit sites to witness the impact of utilities & infrastructure work and monitor progress.
- Assess the financial impact of projects, agree compensation claims, and value land and property.
- Support tenancy agreements and ensure legal compliance.
- Collaborate with the wider team and clients to problem‑solve, advise on risks and reach solutions.
- Deliver large‑scale schemes through innovative big data, technology and reporting functions.
What we expect from you
We don’t expect you to be an expert from day one; we look for the right combination of skills and attributes such as proactivity, problem‑solving, and a keen eye for detail. To enrol, you must hold a RICS accredited or relevant degree, a full UK driving licence and your own means of transport.
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
- Vitality Health Membership (including private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
- Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting families & work/life balance
- Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
- Life insurance (4× Base Salary)
- Free on‑site parking in non‑city‑centre offices
- Cycle to work scheme
- 26 weeks paid maternity leave
- 2 weeks paid paternity leave
- BHN Extras – discounted gift cards for popular retailers
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus Electric Vehicles), effective at 1 year of service
- Sabbatical Policy, effective at 3 years of service
- Professional development – paid study leave
- Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
- 2 company‑wide events each year, plus multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
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