Graduate Environmental Planner

At Dalcour Maclaren, we are 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.

• Learn how to conduct feasibility assessments, screen, scope, plan and contribute to projects in line with relevant Environmental and Planning guidance, legislation and policy as applied in the UK, provide environmental planning advice and prepare and deliver planning applications for projects and sites with varying levels of environmental sensitivities.
• Complete a range of tasks with guidance and supervision, including generating fee proposals, researching information from a variety of sources (including MAGIC and relevant planning data), planning, procuring, coordinating and reviewing surveys, drafting and presenting reports, understanding site constraints and mitigation techniques/solutions, and liaising with different stakeholders including client teams, local authority planning officers and technical specialists.
• Initially shadow and later work more independently on tasks and schemes, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met, taking ownership of the quality and accuracy of own work and seeking guidance from senior members whilst using a proactive approach and initiative to drive progress and improve delivery.
• Provide the wider Environmental and Planning team with assistance on other projects and support business development by contributing ideas and helping to improve systems and processes.
• Maintain good records including timesheets, expense forms and other activity records to assist with client updates and ensure accurate billing; show appreciation of commercial awareness and the importance of improving this skill.
• Maintain own knowledge and skills via company‑run and wider CPD, and if working towards professional membership or qualification (e.g. IEMA), take responsibility for own learning and progress, scheduling review meetings and maintaining an up‑to‑date record of activities.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

• Relevant degree (Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering with a hydrology module, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Proactive, results‑driven and a natural problem solver.
• Prior experience working in a team or contributing to a project.
• Great team player with a can‑do attitude.
• Will embrace DM’s values and contribute positively to the workplace.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting 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 – discounted gift cards for popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (effective at 1 year’s 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) and wider mental health & wellbeing support
• Company‑wide events twice per year, plus multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.