Associate Director

Posted:
8/2/2024, 5:53:10 AM

Location(s):
Manchester, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

As an Associate Director and key member of the Power Networks Client Management team, you will prepare and deliver business plan and reporting risks through the relevant delivery groups in addition to building relationships with key client personnel. You will provide strategic advice to clients and the DM team, developing graduates up through the business and identifying opportunities accordingly.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage client or sector contracts with the view to consistently exceeding internal and external targets and taking full ownership and pride in the service provided and the people behind it.  

  • Using advanced people, commercial and technical skillsets to resolve complex and sensitive issues and provide high-level strategic advice to both clients and internal stakeholders 

  • Using excellent people and communication skills to initiate and develop long term working relationships with both clients and internal staff 

  • Using people’s strengths and acting on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve service delivery 

  • Take responsibility for team time recording and client reporting whilst maximising billing and continuously seeking financial opportunities whilst always maintaining gross margin. 

  • Demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, putting forward innovative ideas and taking responsibility for bringing in new work through networking and cross-selling of professional services with both new and existing clients 

  • Act as an ambassador to the company at all times. When required deliver engaging and inspiring pitches and presentations both internally and externally to support the business in delivery of the company business plan.  

  • Embody DM’s values at all times, engendering a positive can-do attitude and influencing others so they aspire to excellence.  

  • Provide supportive line management (if applicable), holding regular constructive one to ones, empowering individuals by recognising their achievements, encouraging feedback and delegating effectively whilst also being able to hold difficult conversations. 

  • Actively support and participate in company groups, initiatives, events and socials.  

  • Maintain and improve own strategic knowledge and skills through specialist CPD.  

  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies in own area of responsibility. 

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

  • Previous Line management experience, with strong leadership capability and a willingness to mentor and coach wider team members

  • Agricultural knowledge couple with the principles of land ownership law and valuations

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.