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Associate Director/Director

Employer
Dalcour Maclaren
Location
Scotland
Salary
Competitive salary + benefits
Closing date
16 Feb 2021

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Sector
Land, Property
Contract Type
Permanent
Specialism
Environment, Planning and Development, Rural

Job Details

Associate Director/Director – Head of Scotland Office

Are you looking for the opportunity to join a progressive company and support our plans for growth across UK and Ireland whilst also contributing towards Building Back a Better and Greener Economy?

Are you a natural leader, excited at the prospect of building a new team to support large scale utility and infrastructure projects across Scotland? Are you driven by the success of your teams but also your clients to meet their key drivers? Does the potential of building something new, within a well-established and supportive business interest you? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Dalcour Maclaren is a leading land and environmental consultancy which has grown considerably off the back our strong reputation for our People, our innovation and our dedication to our sector.  We are different, unfettered by tradition and aspiring to be the best.

Dalcour Maclaren has been operating across the UK since 2003 and has achieved recent successes onto Scottish Frameworks.  Our strategy is to build on those frameworks but also on our relationships with existing clients with a particular focus on renewables, especially ScotWind, but also the wider power, water, transport and telecoms sectors. 

This key role is critical to support our ambitious Business Plan for 2021 and beyond. With the expertise and experience of our niche business we are targeting clients in the Offshore Wind, Telecoms, Electricity Networks, Environment and Planning and Geomatics sectors to become part of the client list.  The role is open to individuals with proven successful leadership and people skills who want to progress their career and be a part of a new venture within a well-established and successful business. You will be reporting directly into the leadership teams including finance, service, resource and business development.

What to expect?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Dalcour Maclaren team.  Initially in setting up the team to deliver solutions to our new clients you will play a key role in advising and guiding clients at a strategic level.  The focus will also be in a rapid increase in business development to new and existing clients using your and our key industry contacts.  You will be leading and delivering on sector, client and company strategies with the view to consistently exceeding targets and expectations, taking and showing pride in the resulting standard of work and in the people and teams behind it. Whilst supporting the drive for new work and directing the delivery teams, you will demonstrate the very best possible people and leadership skills.

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational leader who is passionate and energetic about Business Creation with excellent commercial awareness and an in-depth industry knowledge to ensure the very best client service. Are you this person and are you ready for your next challenge?

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting the growth and professional services teams to ensure delivery of sector and company business plans
  • Manage client and/or sector contracts with the view to consistently exceed internal and external targets whilst 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 peoples’ strengths and acting on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve service delivery and innovation.
  • Take responsibility for team performance and client reporting whilst maximising revenue and continuously seeking financial opportunities, whilst always suitable margins.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in own area of responsibility.

So why us?

You’ll be joining a progressive business with ambitious growth plans that encourages personal and professional development. We believe utilities and infrastructure are essential components for a vibrant yet sustainable future. Championing our partners’ goals, we deploy the very best people and innovative technology to deliver essential change.

Our core expertise lies in linear projects delivered to a wide range of clients from our 300+ employees located across 11 offices across the UK and Ireland. Dalcour Maclaren was set up in 2003 and with our single focus, we can anticipate our clients' needs and provide tailored and effective solutions. We have developed a range of services that underpin every step of our clients' projects and respond to their needs. Please click here to find out more about us: This is DM

We offer;

You’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a fantastic team, along with excellent benefits making Dalcour Maclaren the perfect place to progress.

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Fabulous offices
25 days holiday + bank holidays +  day off on your Birthday
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Private healthcare
Company pension contributions
Fun and transparent work environment 
Career pathways and progression
Learning and Development opportunities
Yearly Summer & Christmas celebrations
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Charity and Social activities
And lots more

Dalcour Maclaren is committed to equal opportunities for all.

To get in contact, please email recruitment@dalcourmaclaren.com

Company

Dalcour Maclaren are a fundamental part of the UK's utility and infrastructure industry, pushing a new breed of consultancy within these sectors. They are focused on the fantastic people within their team whom they value, trust, develop and empower - which in turn creates a winning formula for success. They offer an A* service to their portfolio of blue-chip clients and have grown year on year to become one of the leaders in the infrastructure and utility sectors

With offices at 14 locations across the UK and Northern Ireland, and more offices in the pipeline, now is a fantastic time to join the team at Dalcour Maclaren. They provide market-leading and unparalleled service to their clients, through innovation and continual improvement.

To take your career to the next level, contact Dalcour Maclaren today.

Company info
Location
1, Staplehurst Farm,
Weston on the Green, Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 3QU
United Kingdom

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