Summer Trainee

Dalcour Maclaren; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking candidates for a 12-month Placement Surveying Programme in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves negotiating land access agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting land and property advice for clients. Candidates should have a RICS-accredited degree and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include flexible working, an annual bonus, and comprehensive health plans, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible Advantage programme

Pension scheme

Life insurance (4× base salary)

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company-wide events and socials

Qualifications

• Hold a RICS-accredited or relevant degree.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Own means of transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate access agreements and manage compensation claims.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for agricultural land.
• Act as intermediary between clients and landowners.
• Support delivery of land and property advice to clients.
• Visit sites to monitor project progress.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Compliance management

Education

RICS-accredited or relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Dalcour Maclaren, we help the UK and Ireland move closer to Net Zero by unlocking the consents needed for key utilities and infrastructure projects. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to deliver land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping.

Placement Surveyor Programme

The 12‑month Placement Surveying Programme offers comprehensive exposure to surveying within Utilities & Infrastructure. You will work on live projects, learn from industry experts, network, and develop the technical and professional skills needed for a career while contributing to your academic fulfilments.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate access agreements and manage compensation claims for landowners.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and minimise the impact of projects on agricultural land and rural properties.
• Act as an intermediary between clients and landowners, overseeing effective land access and management.
• Support the delivery of land and property advice to a range of clients.
• Assist with heads of terms and contractual agreements with stakeholders.
• Put up notices to inform land owners of client schemes.
• Review and advise on land conditions, undertake schedules of condition of private land.
• Visit sites to monitor project progress and witness tangible impact.
• Assess financial impact of infrastructure projects, agree compensation claims and perform valuation of land, property, agricultural losses and general disturbances.
• Support tenancy agreements and ensure legal compliance.
• Problem‑solve with the DM team and clients to advise on risks and reach solutions.

Qualifications

• Hold a RICS‑accredited or relevant degree.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own means of transport.

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’ programme
• Pension scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4× base salary)
• Free on‑site parking at non‑city centre offices
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave
• 2 weeks paid paternity leave
• BHN Extras – discounted gift cards for popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (available after 1 year of service)
• Sabbatical policy (effective after 3 years of service)
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with mental health and wellbeing support
• Two company‑wide events per year and multiple office socials

EEO Statement

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.