U&I

The Dalcour Maclaren podcast is back. If you work in land, utilities and infrastructure – or you’re considering a career in the sector – this should be your podcast of choice. Fresh off the back of publishing our latest (and greatest) Gender Pay Gap Report, we’re joined by CFO Francesca Herratt and Head of Talent Jo Credgington (was Jo Middleton when we filmed this) to unpack what the numbers real...

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we explore the people, ideas and opportunities shaping Dalcour Maclaren. In this episode, James Neil, DM CEO, sit down with Pete Whipp, our new Managing Director, to discuss his journey into the business, his career in large-scale environmental and infrastructure consulting, and his vision for the years ahead You’ll hear about: Pete’s career and why he chos...

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of expert witness work at Dalcour Maclaren. In this episode, DM CEO James Neil has an insightful discussion with DM consultant Colin Smith and DM Director Jonathan Smith, seasoned professionals with extensive experience in expert witness cases . We talk about: Role of Expert Witnesses : Find out what an expert witness does and...

In this episode of the Dalcour Maclaren U&I Podcast, CEO James Neil sits down with Director and Stakeholder Engagement Lead Beth Motley, who has launched this new set of services in 2025. Theirs is an honest conversation about why stakeholder engagement matters more than ever in today’s infrastructure projects. Beth brings more than 20 years of experience across construction, transport, energy...

In this episode of the U&I podcast, James Neil is joined by Oliver Heselton, a seasoned expert in utilities and infrastructure, for a candid conversation about the electricity sector’s biggest challenges - and the reforms that could shape its future. With over 30 years of experience, including nearly 15 at National Grid, Oliver recently joined us at DM and brings deep insight into the pressure...

In this episode of the U&I podcast, James Neil is joined by Gareth Smith, Town Planning Manager at Severn Trent Water, for a deep dive into the challenges - and opportunities - facing the water industry now we are in enter AMP8. With more than 15 years of experience, Gareth brings a wealth of insight into how Severn Trent is tackling some of the UK’s most pressing infrastructure issues. From s...

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we focus on the people who make our business thrive. We’re a people-focused business and fostering a supportive environment for all employees is a priority at DM. This episode delves into the critical topic of mental health, and how we encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work (and to want to come to work in the morning!) In this episode you’...

In today's episode, we tackle a significant and often challenging aspect of the utility and infrastructure sectors: Claimant Conflict and Mental Health . As the world becomes busier and projects grow in scale, managing conflicts and ensuring the mental well-being of all stakeholders is more critical than ever.    Joining CEO James Neil for this important discussion are Associate Director...

What is the energy mix that will get the UK to Net Zero? In this episode, James Neil, CEO of Dalcour Maclaren, is joined by Hugh Gilmour from Telis Energy (a Europe-wide green energy development platform) to discuss the potential of small energy hubs, SMRs and solar. Hugh, Land Consent Manager and former DM employee, shares his extensive experience in the industry, including his work on major infr...

It’s 2025 and the Dalcour Maclaren podcast is back. If you work in land consent, environment and planning, geomatics or land referencing (or if you want work in our industry), this should be your podcast of choice. At the heart of DM is a saying that is part of our original story. We thought it is was time we explained exactly what it means and how our clients in the utilities and infrastructure s...

The legislation that came into force in earlier this year for certain projects, where developers need to ensure that the land is left in a measurably better state (minimum 10%), is known as BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain). And this improved biodiversity must be guaranteed for 30 years. Potentially a headache for developers, but according to our experts – it’s not insurmountable. In February 2025, simi...

Ever wanted to know what makes DM tick? ONETEAM is not just one of our Values. It’s the glue, the power, the inspiration for everyone at DM to work together internally. It’s also why our clients believe we create effective partnerships with them. If you are interested in working at DM or are a client, listen on to find out what Dalcour Maclaren is all about and what the DM Way is (it’s definitely...

‘Go on, Lucy, make utilities & infrastructure sound not dull’. And she succeeds, with ease. From arriving at DM a disillusioned surveyor 9 years ago, L&P Director Lucy Tolley has found it a place where she can thrive, be challenged and welcome in the next generation of brilliant surveyors, planners, land referencers and environmental specialists. Increasingly, water companies and other U&a...

Dalcour Maclaren’s latest podcast invites Sam Catling and Simon Navin into our studio to be grilled by CEO James Neil. Sam heads up our Geomatics business and Simon is a key director in the 80-strong team. In this episode we look at what Geomatics offers and the difference it can make to any U&I project. From a Book of Reference with more than 14,000 pages for Gatwick Airport to the laser scan...

At a time when getting projects started is a key focus of this Government’s strategy, the bottleneck in planning is causing headaches for organisations in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. ‘At the moment there is a lack of resource, be it planners, ecologists, heritage experts, etc’ says Allison Pritchard, Director of Environment and Planning at Dalcour Maclaren. But she also explains in o...

Your go-to podcast for the utility and infrastructure sectors. Brought to you by Dalcour Maclaren, U&I is packed full of industry insight and expert perspectives. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in: • land and property development • environmental and planning • geomatics • land surveying and referencing • power networks • power generation • telecoms • water management •...