Associate Surveyor

Dalcour Maclaren Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Crewe is looking for an Associate Surveyor to lead a high-performing team in delivering land and property advice. You will ensure outstanding service to clients while managing financial performance and team outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing client relationships and driving growth through strategic initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary with benefits including an annual bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working arrangements

Pension Scheme

Life insurance (4× Base Salary)

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Discounted gift cards

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sabbatical Policy

Paid study leave

Military service leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-wide events and socials

Qualifications

• Experience managing client relationships and finances in major projects.
• Demonstrated ability to drive team and company growth through networking and cross-selling.
• Compliance with legal and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and manage a high-performing team to deliver advice and services.
• Set and review team objectives aligned with strategic goals.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the delivery of client business plans and oversee contract processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team leads.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Team management

Strategic decision-making

Job description

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At Dalcour Maclaren, we are key players in the utilities and infrastructure industry, working daily to bring the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts collaborate to unlock the consents needed by our clients, delivering essential projects that help enable a sustainable future.

This leadership role within our Onshore Renewables team focuses on onshore wind and is pivotal to delivering outstanding service and driving results for our growing client base and expanding market share.

As an Associate Surveyor you will

• Motivate, manage, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver land and property advice and services to clients, aligned with DM values.
• Set, manage, and regularly review team objectives in line with the company business plan and strategic goals.
• Take full ownership of the quality of work, financial performance, client satisfaction, and team outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as the key point of contact and ensuring a first‑class service.
• Lead the successful delivery of the client business plan, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and performance expectations.
• Oversee the contract tender process and contribute to strategic decision‑making.
• Design and maintain an effective team structure to support operational delivery and growth.
• Provide regular guidance and mentoring to the operational lead, supporting their development and performance.
• Hold regular team meetings and one‑to‑ones to monitor progress, encourage feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor time recording and client reporting to ensure compliance, maximise billing, and meet or exceed financial targets while maintaining gross margin.
• Provide strategic input and ad‑hoc support on complex or sensitive projects, identifying opportunities for financial and operational improvements.
• Deliver supportive line management, recognising achievements, delegating effectively, and addressing challenges constructively.
• Report to the Delivery Lead on team performance, financials, and client satisfaction metrics.

The successful candidate will

• Have experience of the application and construction elements of a major project and be able to demonstrate experience of managing client relationships and finances to help deliver each client’s Business Plan goals.
• Display clear commercial awareness and contribute to team and company growth by generating new work from new and existing clients through networking and cross‑selling of professional services.
• Lead by example, actively promoting the company’s ethos and always engendering positivity to get the best out of people.
• Actively support and participate in company groups, initiatives, events and socials.
• Maintain and improve own expert knowledge and skills through company‑run and specialist CPD.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in own area of responsibility.

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 (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 (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) plus wider mental health & wellbeing support
• Company‑wide events twice a year plus multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.