Dalcour Maclaren, a leading specialist in land planning and consenting for infrastructure and utilities projects, has been named the standout supplier at the prestigious National Grid Supplier Awards, taking home six out of the 12 awards presented at the ceremony. National Grid runs the awards to celebrate outstanding delivery and innovation across its supply chain.
“To walk away with half of the awards on the day is an incredible achievement,” said Andrew Barker, Managing Director at Dalcour Maclaren. “This is a reflection of the talent, commitment and collaborative spirit of our teams across the country. I’m particularly proud of the recognition for our diversity initiative, as we believe bringing in new voices and ideas is vital for the future of the sector.”
The event took place in Birmingham on Wednesday 15th October, bringing together five of National Grid’s key suppliers involved with its Land Rights and Referencing framework, and recognising exceptional performance and innovation across multiple categories. Dalcour Maclaren won: Make it Happen – Project under £100k (Margam substation extension), Make it Happen – Project between £100k and £1m (East Claydon substation), Find a Better Way – Best Stakeholder Experience (400kV Overhead Line Urgent Access), Find a Better Way – Best Collaborative Project (Grimsby to Walpole overhead line), Do the Right Thing – Best Diversity Initiative, Best Overall Support (Individual) – awarded to Dom Rees, Associate Director, Dalcour Maclaren.
The Best Diversity Initiative award recognised Dalcour Maclaren’s commitment to attracting a diverse range of graduates into the energy sector, an area the company has invested in heavily to bring fresh perspectives and skills into the industry.
Dalcour Maclaren’s six wins cement its position as a trusted partner delivering complex projects with high levels of collaboration and stakeholder engagement. This latest success follows a period of sustained growth for Dalcour Maclaren as it continues to support major UK energy infrastructure projects.
