At Dalcour Maclaren, we're 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. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
Role Purpose:
To lead and deliver on client and/or company strategies with the view to consistently exceed targets and expectations, taking and showing pride in the resulting standard of work and in the people behind it. To take responsibility for bringing in new work and demonstrate excellent people and leadership skills.
Key Activities
To manage client or sector contracts with the view to consistently exceeding internal and external targets and taking full ownership and pride in the service provided and the people behind it.
Using advanced people, commercial and technical skillsets to resolve complex and sensitive issues and provide high-level strategic advice to both clients and internal stakeholders.
Using excellent people and communication skills to initiate and develop long term working relationships with both clients and internal staff.
Using people’s strengths and acting on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve service delivery.
Take responsibility for team time recording and client reporting whilst maximising billing and continuously seeking financial opportunities whilst always maintaining gross margin.
Demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, putting forward innovative ideas and taking responsibility for bringing in new work through networking and cross-selling of professional services with both new and existing clients.
Act as an ambassador to the company at all times. When required deliver engaging and inspiring pitches and presentations both internally and externally to support the business in delivery of the company business plan.
Embody DM’s values at all times, engendering a positive can-do attitude and influencing others so they aspire to excellence.
Provide supportive line management (if applicable), holding regular constructive one to ones, empowering individuals by recognising their achievements, encouraging feedback and delegating effectively whilst also being able to hold difficult conversations.
Actively support and participate in company groups, initiatives, events and socials.
Maintain and improve own strategic knowledge and skills through specialist CPD.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in own area of responsibility.
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 working families & your work/life balance
Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
Cycle to work scheme
26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ 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 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.