Dalcour Maclaren expands infrastructure project support from site selection to delivery

Renewable Energy Specialist Mike Kelly joins as Director of Growth 

Bicester, UK – Wednesday 9th September 2026 – Specialist utilities and infrastructure consultancy Dalcour Maclaren has appointed Mike Kelly as Director of Growth to grow its Environment & Planning business and strengthen its offering to energy and infrastructure developers. 

The expanded offer will create a one-stop shop for clients across the project lifecycle, bringing together Dalcour Maclaren’s expertise in Land & Property, Environment & Planning, Geomatics and Stakeholder Engagement. Developers will be able to access support from identifying and assessing potential sites, including environmental constraints, through environmental assessment, planning and consenting and into delivery. 

James Neil, CEO at Dalcour Maclaren, said: “Mike brings extensive experience of developing energy projects and a strong understanding of the challenges our clients face. His appointment will help us build on the breadth of expertise within Dalcour Maclaren and create new opportunities to support clients at an earlier stage of project development.” 

Mike brings more than 30 years’ experience in the energy sector, with particular expertise in renewable energy development and the planning and consenting of major infrastructure projects. 

A key part of Mike’s role will be developing opportunities to support clients with early-stage site identification and feasibility, helping them understand environmental considerations and potential constraints before significant investment is made. 

Mike Kelly, Director of Growth at Dalcour Maclaren, said: “Projects are becoming increasingly complex, with developers needing to balance land availability, environmental considerations and planning requirements from the outset. I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate those challenges and making the most of Dalcour Maclaren’s multidisciplinary expertise.” 

The expansion forms part of Dalcour Maclaren’s ongoing commitment to developing its capabilities and providing clients with a high-quality, integrated service that supports their projects from inception through to delivery. 

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Dalcour Maclaren is a certified B Corporation and a leading specialist in the utilities and infrastructure sector, helping drive a cleaner, greener future across the UK and Ireland. Our teams in land, planning, environment, stakeholder engagement and geospatial services unlock the consents needed for major energy, water, transport and digital schemes. By focusing exclusively on this sector, we bring scale, technical depth and a strong understanding of the challenges our clients face. We put people at the heart of our business, fostering long-term, rewarding careers and prioritising wellbeing. Based in Bicester, Dalcour Maclaren has 22 offices across the UK and Ireland, including Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, London, Manchester, Stirling and Belfast. Website: Dalcour Maclaren