Associate Surveyor

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 our team as an Associate Surveyor and help shape some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. From airport expansions to major road and rail schemes, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-profile developments that make a real impact. We’re looking for commercially minded professionals with experience in general practice, infrastructure, or utility projects. If you have knowledge of utility diversions, land acquisition, or project management, that’s a big plus - but not essential. A strong understanding of compulsory purchase, compensation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to deliver land strategies will help you succeed, along with the ability to work collaboratively and make informed decisions in fast‑paced environments. Above all, we value adaptability, problem‑solving, and a proactive approach to complex challenges. As an Associate Surveyor you will Motivate and manage a team in the delivery of land and property advice and services for our clients. Set out, manage and review team objectives in line with the company business plan and strategies, taking pride in and full ownership of the standard of work, financial performance, client satisfaction and team performance. Develop strong working relationships with both external clients and stakeholders, holding regular meetings to report on key milestones and act on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve service scores. Provide ad‑hoc assistance on other projects to deliver high‑level strategic advice, to resolve complex or sensitive issues and seek financial and operational gains. Monitor and ensure team time recording and client reporting requirements are met, maximising billing and taking responsibility for meeting and exceeding financial targets whilst always maintaining gross margin. Provide supportive line management, holding regular constructive one‑to‑ones, empowering individuals by recognising achievements, encouraging feedback and effective delegation while also being able to hold difficult conversations. The successful candidate will Have experience of the application and construction elements of a major project and be able to demonstrate experience of managing client relationships and finances to help deliver each client’s Business Plan goals. Display clear commercial awareness and contribute to team and company growth by generating new work from new and existing clients through networking and cross‑selling of professional services. Lead by example, actively promoting the company’s ethos and always engendering positivity to get the best out of people. Actively support and participate in company groups, initiatives, events and socials. Maintain and improve your own expert knowledge and skills through company‑run and specialist CPD. Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in your 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 (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 – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 year’s 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× company‑wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer. Location: London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr