Graduate Communications and Public Relations (Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure)

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. 

It’s an exciting time to join Dalcour Maclaren. We sit at the heart of the UK’s infrastructure and Utilities sectors, working on major schemes that will have a meaningful and positive impact on communities, the environment and society across the UK and Ireland.

Investment in utilities and infrastructure to meet net zero targets, modernise networks and support regional development is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Dominating headlines and driving conversations, the need for effective and meaningful stakeholder engagement and communications has never been greater – and that’s where you come in.

We’re growing our Stakeholder Engagement Team based in the Southwest and looking for talented individuals at the start of their career – whether you’re a recent graduate or already working in public relations and communications and ready to take the next step.

If you’re passionate about people, communication, and shaping how major infrastructure projects connect with communities, this is your opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to nationally significant work.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering engagement strategies and communications programmes that make a difference. Your role will include:

• Engaging stakeholders: help shape and deliver inclusive engagement strategies, building dialogue with MPs, councils, community groups, media, and other key stakeholders.

• Creating communications: produce clear, accessible content across print, digital, and face-to-face channels for diverse audiences.

• Providing insight: contribute to consultation reporting, sentiment tracking, and data analysis to inform strategies and manage reputation.

• Collaborating as ‘OneTeam’: work closely with clients and colleagues across land, planning, and environmental teams to ensure joined-up delivery.

• Staying ahead: monitor policy, industry developments, and stakeholder sentiment to keep projects relevant and responsive.

What’s in it for you:

• Learn from experienced consultants and work on nationally significant projects.

• Develop a broad range of engagement, consultation, and communication skills.

• Collaborate across disciplines and build your professional network.

• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team that values curiosity and initiative and shared success.

• Grow your career in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment with real impact.

What will give you the edge

• A proactive, curious mindset and genuine interest in communications, infrastructure, and the built environment.

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. humanities, geography, politics, communications, public relations, planning, marketing) or equivalent experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence in managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to quickly assimilate information and recommend practical responses.

• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.

• An interest in UK politics and understanding of political structures (national, devolved, and local).

• Confidence to contribute ideas, take ownership of tasks, and engage in networking.

• Awareness of emerging communications technologies and willingness to learn and adapt.
   

Location: Southwest region (Cirencester, Tewkesbury, or Bristol office).
 

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.