At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
At Dalcour Maclaren, we're building more than infrastructure — we're building a workplace where people feel connected, empowered, and thrive. As a
People Partner
, you'll be at the heart of this mission, partnering with leaders to embed culture-led initiatives that drive engagement, performance, and growth.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to translate people strategy into meaningful action. You'll be part of a forward-thinking People Team that's evolving with energy and intent — and you'll play a key role in building a thriving culture at Dalcour Maclaren.
What You'll Be Doing
As a trusted People Partner, you'll work closely with managers and leaders across the three of our service lines undertaking the following activities:
* Strategic Partnering: Build strong, influential relationships with business leaders to understand their goals and challenges, offering strategic HR insight that drives commercial and cultural outcomes.
* Culture-Led Initiatives: Embed initiatives that strengthen our culture, values, and employee experience.
* Employee Relations: Lead on day-to-day ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management. Provide expert guidance on employment law and ensure fair, consistent outcomes.
* Performance Enablement: Support managers in driving high performance through coaching, feedback, and structured improvement plans.
* Engagement & Voice: Use tools like Peakon to gather employee feedback, analyse trends, and implement initiatives that enhance engagement and happiness across our business.
* Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain HR policies aligned with legislation and best practice. Promote self-service and automation to streamline processes.
* Pay & Performance: Support cyclical activities such as pay reviews and the annual performance cycle.
* Data & Insights: Analyse trends, and feed insights into continuous improvement of our people strategy.
What You'll Bring
* 5+ years of generalist HR experience in a fast-paced, growing organisation (professional services experience is a plus).
* CIPD Level 5 (preferred) or equivalent experience.
* Proven track record managing complex ER cases with confidence and empathy.
* Experience delivering culture-led initiatives as part of a strategic HR team.
* Strong communication and influencing skills — able to build rapport and trust with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience implementing or improving HR functions in a scale-up and change orientated environment.
* Solid understanding of UK employment law (ROI knowledge is a bonus).
* Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday experience desirable).
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 (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.