Associate Surveyor

Dalcour-Maclaren; Stamford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + birthday day

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible Advantage - flexible working

The Peoples Pension

Life insurance (4x Base Salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave - 26 weeks /

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking an Associate Surveyor to lead a land and property team, delivering high‑level services for major utilities and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will drive client relationships, manage project finances, and ensure the team meets milestones and quality standards.

In this role you will set team objectives, monitor performance, participate in CPD and maintain compliance with policies while contributing to business growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the application and construction elements of major projects.
• Ability to manage client relationships and financial performance.
• Strong commercial awareness to drive business growth.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate teams and report progress.
• Active engagement in CPD and regulatory/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and manage a team delivering land and property services.
• Set objectives aligned with the business plan and monitor performance.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and report milestones.
• Support billing targets, time recording and client reporting requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Financial management

Project planning & delivery

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 an Associate Surveyor you will:Motivate and manage a team in the delivery of land and property advice and services for our clientsSet out, manage and review team objectives in line with company business plan and strategies, taking pride in and full ownership of the standard of work, financial performance, client satisfaction and team performanceDevelop strong working relationships with both external clients and stakeholders and own team, holding regular meetings to report on key milestones and acting on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve DM service scoresProvide ad hoc assistance on other projects to deliver high-level strategic advice, to resolve complex or sensitive issues and seek financial and operational gainsMonitor 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 marginProvide supportive line management, holding regular constructive one-to-ones, empowering individuals by recognising achievements, encouraging feedback and effective delegation whilst also being able to hold difficult conversationsThe 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 servicesLead by example, actively promoting the company’s ethos and always engendering positivity to get the best out of peopleActively support and participate in company groups, initiatives, events and socialsMaintain and improve own expert knowledge and skills through company run and specialist CPDEnsure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in own area of responsibilityBenefits:Annual bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthdayVitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balancePension Scheme via The Peoples PensionLife insurance (4x Base Salary)Cycle to work scheme26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave4 Weeks paid Paternity LeaveBHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailersElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ serviceSabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ serviceProfessional development – paid study leaveMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the yearDalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.