Dalcour Maclaren

A Happy New Year from everyone at Dalcour Maclaren. Andrew Barker, MD of Dalcour Maclaren, shares his thoughts on the year ahead and the opportunities that lie ahead for the utility and infrastructure sectors in 2025: 1️⃣ Water Sector: AMP8 kicks off in April, bringing record levels of investment into water supply, storage, flood alleviation, and water quality. 2️⃣ Digital Infrastructure: With billions set to be invested into the UK’s combined 5G network—boosted by the Vodafone and 3 merger—the industry is preparing for rapid delivery. 3️⃣ Energy Transition: We’re on track to hit our 100th DCO milestone in 2025, with projects spanning offshore wind, solar, nuclear, hydro, and more. With nearly 600 experts across the business, Dalcour Maclaren is ready to hit the ground running and deliver for our clients. A huge thank you to all of our clients for your continued support in 2024. Here’s to an exciting and successful 2025! #HappyNewYear #NewYear #DalcourMaclaren

We’re hiring and we're looking for people from across the UK. Looking for your next move for 2025? Dalcour Maclaren is growing, and we have exciting roles available: 📍 Senior Land Referencer – Stirling 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esN_jdRa 📍 Principal Ecologist – Bristol or Tewkesbury 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQjjKDXQ 📍 Principal Planner – Stirling 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqWHwhsU At Dalcour Maclaren, you’ll work on industry-leading projects across Energy, Digital Infrastructure, and Utilities, with clear opportunities for growth and progression. 💡 Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now. #Jobs #Hiring #Recruitment

A few months ago, we asked the question: Is the planning system broken, and can it be fixed? In this episode, CEO James Neil is joined by Allison Pritchard Director of Environment and Planning, to explore how organisations in utilities and infrastructure can navigate planning bottlenecks, including: ✔️ Strategies to reduce the need for planning permission ✔️ Why understanding legislation can make all the difference ✔️ How to create planning submissions that succeed 🎧 If you missed it the first time or need a refresher, listen to Episode 2 now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e8-7N-ZA Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eNGFziBY YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eiXt9pKD #PlanningChallenges #Infrastructure #Utilities #DalcourMaclaren #Podcast #LandAccess

We’re hiring and we're looking for people from across the UK Looking for your next move? Dalcour Maclaren is growing, and we have exciting roles available: 📍 Associate Surveyor – East Midlands (Crewe) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eauWwm9u 📍 Senior Surveyor – Bicester 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHJUe8W5 📍 Senior Surveyor – Manchester 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ei6psFZJ At Dalcour Maclaren, you’ll work on industry-leading projects across Energy, Digital Infrastructure, and Utilities, with clear opportunities for growth and progression. 💡 Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now. #Recruitment #DalcourMaclaren #WeAreHiring

This year at Dalcour Maclaren, we’ve grown stronger than ever—welcoming more than 200 new colleagues and partnering with 31 incredible new clients. These achievements are a reflection of the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our teams and the trust of our clients. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re ready to take on new opportunities, deliver even more for our clients, and continue making an impact across the utility and infrastructure sectors. #DalcourMaclaren #Recruitment

With legislation now in place requiring developers to deliver a 10% measurable improvement in biodiversity—and guarantee it for 30 years—BNG might seem like a challenge. But with the right planning and expertise, it’s absolutely achievable. In the sixth episode of the U&I Podcast, James Neil puts the questions to Caroline Morris, and James Bird Director, as they break down: ✅ How biodiversity is measured and gains are achieved ✅ Easy wins and solutions to complex challenges ✅ The critical importance of early project team involvement—starting at site selection They also discuss bespoke advice for landowners and how developers can tackle the legislation that comes into force for NSIPs most likely in November 2025. This episode is packed with insights and practical solutions for the utility and infrastructure sectors. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ettU4K2s Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eKFTRqpR YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e2vH2HrB #Podcast #BiodiversityNetGain #Biodiversity

As 2024 comes to a close, James Neil, our CEO reflects on an incredible year of achievements, challenges, and exciting advancements at Dalcour Maclaren. A huge thank you to: ✨ Our clients, for the innovative projects and successes we’ve shared ✨ Our fantastic team, for their hard work, new skills, and driving technology forward 2025 is set to be even bigger, and we’re ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead. From all of us at Dalcour Maclaren, have a Merry Christmas and a well-deserved festive break! #MerryChristmas

James Irving, Associate Director at Dalcour Maclaren, reviews the key transport and infrastructure highlights from 2024 across the UK and Ireland. From modernisation to sustainability, it’s been a year of significant progress: 🔹 England & Wales: Urban transport investment and continued delivery of HS2. 🔹 Scotland: Rail electrification, active travel initiatives, and major projects like the East Kilbride Rail Enhancement and A9 dualling. 🔹 Northern Ireland: Cross-border developments, including the A5 North-West Transport Corridor and Belfast Weavers Cross Hub. 🔹 Republic of Ireland: Rail modernisation and connectivity projects, such as the Narrow Water Bridge. 2024 has set the stage for greater connectivity, innovation, and sustainability across the sector. #TransportInfrastructure #Sustainability #RailModernisation #InfrastructureDevelopment #DalcourMaclaren #2024Highlights

Yesterday, OFWAT announced a 36% increase in water prices over the next five years, sparking divided opinions between consumers and the industry. While this will undoubtedly feel like another financial burden for households, Andrew Barker, MD of Dalcour Maclaren highlights the critical need for this investment: 💧 Improving water quality 💧 Reducing leakage 💧 Preparing for future droughts With the water sector facing immense challenges, these price hikes are essential to funding the investment needed to secure the UK's water future. At Dalcour Maclaren, we’ve been supporting water companies since 2003, delivering: ✔️ Land consenting ✔️ Property management ✔️ Environmental and planning advice ✔️ Geomatics services Read Andrew's full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eiyhJTVX #OFWAT #WaterIndustry

The Prime Minister’s pledge to sign off 150 infrastructure DCOs marks a bold step forward for the UK’s renewable energy, housing, and transport sectors. But is the industry ready to deliver at this scale? As Andrew Barker, MD at Dalcour Maclaren, highlights, challenges remain: 1️⃣ Resource – ensuring there are enough skilled Planning Inspectors and industry professionals to handle the increasing workload. 2️⃣ Balancing project impact and local interests – with public awareness growing, this will be key to managing opposition. 3️⃣ Attracting investment – certainty in policy and economics will be critical to getting projects over the line. At Dalcour Maclaren, we’re ready for the challenge. With nearly 600 specialists, the right experience, and the expertise to support major infrastructure delivery, we’re prepared to play our part in helping the UK meet these ambitious targets.