Associate Director

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. 

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

• 4 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.