Graduate Environmental Planner

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 a Graduate Environmental Planner, you will support the wider Environment and Planning team, developing the breadth of knowledge required to research, understand and offer advice on environmental and planning considerations and requirements in relation to a range of infrastructure, utilities and land development projects, completing a variety of tasks with guidance and supervision to acquire essential industry knowledge and skills.

As a graduate at DM, you will develop a wide variety of technical competencies required to deliver complex and exciting projects that contribute to the country’s developing infrastructure and sustainability goals.

As a Graduate Environmental Planner, you will learn how to:

• Conduct feasibility assessments, to screen, scope, plan and contribute to projects in line with relevant Environmental and Planning related 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, 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 move on to working more independently on tasks and schemes ensuring deadlines and objectives are met, taking ownership of the quality and accuracy of own initial work and seeking guidance from more senior members of staff whilst also using a proactive approach and own initiative as appropriate to drive progress and improve delivery.
• Provide the wider Environmental and Planning team with assistance on other projects and support team and wider business development by contributing ideas and helping to improve systems and processes.
• Maintain good records including timesheets, expense forms and other records of activities to assist with client updates and ensure accurate billing; show appreciation of commercial awareness and understanding 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 progress review meetings and maintaining an up to date record of activities.
• Attend company events and socials, embracing DM’s values and adopting a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant degree (Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering with a module including Hydrology, or similar).
• A full UK driving licence and your own transport.
• Be proactive and results driven.
• Be a natural problem solver.
• Have some prior experience working in a team or contributing to a project.
• Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude.
• Embrace DM’s values and contribute positively to the workplace.
• Have excellent attention to detail.

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.