Associate​/Technical Director

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At Dalcour Maclaren, we are key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, helping clients in the UK and Ireland achieve Net Zero. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock consents for major projects, including land access, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. We aim to be the professional services team of choice, leading the industry toward a sustainable future.

The Scottish Environment and Planning Team is looking for an Associate / Technical Director in Planning to expand our planning expertise. This role is based at our Stirling office and involves working on a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting major infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy developments for Scotland‑based clients.

• Lead and manage a small team to deliver strategic advice, guidance and services to a variety of clients on planning and land use, managing and reviewing objectives in your area of responsibility in line with relevant guidance, legislation and policy in the UK.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a range of internal and external project stakeholders, including client teams, technical specialists, Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees, while drawing on expertise from specialist colleagues and attending relevant meetings and site visits.
• Report directly to the client, take ownership of team performance in meeting deadlines and objectives, ensuring project delivery against client programmes and driving progress through proactive initiative.
• Offer the wider Environment and Planning team assistance on other projects, supporting team and business development and providing guidance on complex cases, seeking efficiency gains and identifying new work opportunities.
• Maintain your own knowledge and skills via CPD, scheduling progress review meetings and keeping an up‑to‑date record of activities.
• Monitor, support and coordinate the work of junior staff, providing constructive line management, regular progress reviews, feedback and delegating tasks effectively while fostering a positive team environment.
• Participate in and support company groups, initiatives, events and socials, promoting Dalcour Maclaren’s values and a positive workplace attitude.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

• Hold a relevant planning degree and be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Have working knowledge of the UK planning system, ideally with a focus on the Scottish framework.
• Possess strong analytical, presentation, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare fee proposals and advise within larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Be commercially aware, able to understand client needs and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Be an excellent communicator, eager to learn and develop.
• Have good knowledge of GIS systems and an understanding of environmental technical disciplines.
• Be self‑motivated and organised.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be a team player with a can‑do attitude.

• 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 (4× 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 (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Sabbatical policy (eligible after 3 years of service)
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health & wellbeing support
• Two company‑wide events each year, plus multiple office socials

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Professional Services

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.