Dalcour Maclaren

Supportive environment but challenging career progression - Surveyor Dalcour Maclaren Employee Review

3.0

May 6, 2026

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Pros

There’s a lot of work, but also plenty of opportunities to build valuable experience and develop professionally. The staff and teams are genuinely supportive, creating a positive and collaborative working environment where people are willing to help each other succeed. Overall, it’s a great place to learn, grow your skills, and gain experience across a range of sectors and projects.

Cons

Career progression can be challenging, as promotions often feel difficult to achieve internally. The company tends to prioritise external hires for more senior positions, which can be discouraging for existing employees, particularly when internal candidates may already have stronger knowledge of the business and relevant experience. At times, the culture can also feel somewhat cliquey, and there can be instances where concerns or complaints do not appear to be addressed consistently, especially when strong personal relationships exist within teams or management.

Dalcour Maclaren Response

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, we really value hearing about your experience. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found the environment supportive and collaborative, and that you’ve been able to build valuable experience across a variety of projects. We also appreciate your honest feedback around career progression and internal opportunities. This is an area we are actively focused on improving, as we recognise how important it is for our people to see clear, achievable pathways for growth within the business. Ensuring we strike the right balance between developing internal talent and bringing in external expertise is something we continue to review.

Supportive environment but challenging career progression - Surveyor Dalcour Maclaren Employee Review

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