Dalcour Maclaren

Utilities and Infrastructure

Planner

Bicester, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Utilities and Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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