Dalcour Maclaren
Utilities and Infrastructure
Planner
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“Planner at Dalcour Maclaren. Skills: Environmental planning services, UK planning legislation, Environmental policy, Infrastructure consenting processes, Planning applications, Technical reports. 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, ensuri”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver a range of environmental planning services; Ensure high‑quality outputs that meet client, regulatory and project requirements; Support the delivery of infrastructure projects; Achieve Net Zero
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
Full UK driving licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant planning degree, Working towards (or have achieved) RTPI accreditation, Good understanding of UK planning legislation, environmental policy and infrastructure consenting processes, Analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports, Confident in researching planning and environmental data and coordinating surveys or technical inputs, Experience using planning tools such as MAGIC and other relevant data sources, Self-motivated, organised and able to manage your time effectively across multiple tasks, Great team player with a proactive, can-do attitude, Full UK driving licence
Nice to Have
RTPI accreditation
What You'll Do.
Deliver a range of environmental planning services
including feasibility assessments
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
contractual and organisational requirements and policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including client teams, technical specialists and Local Authority planning officers; Attending meetings and site visits as required; Support the wider Environmental & Planning team on other projects as required; Contributing to a positive team culture; Promoting DM’s values
Communication Scope
Analytical, written and verbal communication skills; Ability to prepare clear, concise reports
Process & Methodology
Manage your time effectively across multiple tasks
Full Job Description
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. ## **As a Planner you will:** * 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. ## **The successful candidate will:** * Hold a relevant pla
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