Associate Director

Dalcour Maclaren; Gracehill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Northern Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead the delivery of land services across major projects. You will manage stakeholder engagement, land access negotiations, and acquisition strategies while ensuring projects align with client expectations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in land management and holds a relevant professional qualification. The role provides a bonus scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus birthday

Health membership including private healthcare

Flexible working options

Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Professional development policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-wide events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land management or infrastructure projects.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Irish land law and compulsory purchase.

Responsibilities

• Lead land referencing, access, and acquisition activities.
• Manage relationships with landowners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering teams.

Skills

Land management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Organizational abilities

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., RICS, IRWA)

Minimum 5+ years experience (QBE)

Job description

Role Overview

As an Associate Director in our Land & Property Team, you will lead the delivery of land services across major infrastructure and utility projects. You will manage stakeholder engagement, land access negotiations, and acquisition strategies, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, ethically, and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land referencing, access, and acquisition activities across multiple projects.
• Manage relationships with landowners, occupiers, agents, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of land schedules, notices, and agreements.
• Collaborate with planning, environment, and engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to team growth and capability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and internal standards.
• Provide strategic input into project planning and risk management.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in land management, property, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Irish land law, compulsory purchase, and utility sector practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., RICS, IRWA, or similar) preferred, or QBE (qualified by experience, minimum 5+ years experience).

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 (4x 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 years' 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 x Company‑wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.