Dalcour Maclaren is an innovative and highly dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy working on a huge range of exciting and diverse projects for a growing client base within Utilities and Infrastructure – think HS2, Offshore wind farms and Nuclear Energy! We are immensely proud to be working on some of the largest infrastructure projects taking place across the UK (and beyond!) which are instrumental in shaping the future of our planet. If you want to play your part in helping the earth become more sustainable, and to reach NetZero by 2050, you would be making the right choice by joining the team here at Dalcour Maclaren.
What is our Geomatics placement programme?
Our Geomatics placement programme is a 12-month programme designed to give you a comprehensive exposure to Geomatics within Utilities & Infrastructure. Through working on live projects, learning from industry experts and networking opportunities, we will help you to building your technical and professional skills needed for a career and to make the valuable contributions towards your academic fulfilments for your degree.
What will you get up to? What does the job involve?
A day in the life of a Geomatics placement student involve:
- Assist Geomatics service team(s) to deliver a range of services and advice to internal and external clients in support of Utilities and Infrastructure projects, including producing and presenting drawings, maps and plans, carrying out surveys and setting out works in the field, researching, processing and presenting property ownership data.
- Assist the team with data management and maintaining client and own databases, ensuring information is processed and stored in accordance with legal, regularity and organisational requirements.
- Engage with different members of the wider team, as well as internal clients (Surveyors) and other internal and/or external stakeholders remotely and on site to collect data, discuss requirements and operations, present information and provide updates.
- Initially shadow and latterly move on to working more independently on projects and requests, ensuring client deadlines and objectives are met and taking ownership for own standard of work.
- Assist the wider Geomatics team with ad hoc tasks, using own growing knowledge and skills to provide appropriate support as required.
- Maintain good records including meeting notes and comprehensive file updates and records of activities to help provide client updates and ensure accurate billing.
- Engage in company run CPD and maintain a detailed record of activities to meet academic and/or professional body (e.g., RICS) requirements whilst fulfilling any other requirements set by the university, including writing assignments and attending progress review meetings.
- Assist business development by suggesting and helping to implement ideas for improvement if any. - Attend company events and socials and embrace DM’s values, adopting a positive attitude in the workplace.
- Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.
What do we need from you?
We don’t expect you to be an expert from day one, we're seeking the right combination of strong IT skills and attributes, like proactivity, problem-solving and a keen eye for detail that will contribute to your success.
Why Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different?!
Really and truly, it’s our people and our culture. We are ‘One Team’, and this is the lifeblood of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave, bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the ‘norm’, then a career with DM should be the one for you!
Benefits
- Annual performance 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
- 2 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.
