In this episode of the Dalcour Maclaren U&I Podcast, CEO James Neil sits down with Director and Stakeholder Engagement Lead Beth Motley, who has launched this new set of services in 2025.Theirs is an honest conversation about why stakeholder engagement matters more than ever in today’s infrastructure projects.Beth brings more than 20 years of experience across construction, transport, energy, and utilities, and shares her journey from children’s publishing to leading engagement on some of the UK’s most complex schemes - from National Grid’s Northwest Coast Connections to major solar developments and Heathrow expansion.Together, James and Beth unpack what stakeholder engagement really means, why it’s far from a ‘tick-box exercise’, and how listening to communities, MPs, councils, and even the media can shape better outcomes for projects and the people they affect. They explore the misconceptions, the challenges, and the opportunities for collaboration between land, planning and engagement teams - and why getting it right from the start is critical.If you’re curious about how infrastructure projects navigate public perception, legislative requirements and reputational risk, this episode is packed with insight. Plus, you’ll hear why Beth’s determination (including rowing the Atlantic!) makes her the perfect fit for DM’s vision to deliver smarter, integrated solutions for our clients.U&I is your go-to podcast for the utility and infrastructure sectors. Brought to you by Dalcour Maclaren, it’s packed full of industry insight and expert perspectives. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in:· land delivery and property management· environment and planning· geomatics· land surveying· land referencing· stakeholder engagementWe discuss complex issues in an honest and practical way, from policy updates to planning and project delivery.For more information on DM, you can email James or Beth directly: [email protected]@dalcourmaclaren.com Follow us at: LinkedIn: / dalcour-maclaren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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