# James Neil

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Claimant Conflict and Mental Health

In today's episode, we tackle a significant and often challenging aspect of the utility and infrastructure sectors: Claimant Conflict and Mental Health. As the world becomes busier and projects grow in scale, managing conflicts and ensuring the mental well-being of all stakeholders is more criti ...

Building trust to thrive: how we ensure our people are our priority

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we focus on the people who make our business thrive. We’re a people-focused business and fostering a supportive environment for all employees is a priority at DM. This episode delves into the critical topic of mental health, and how we encourage our people to ...

The challenges that lie ahead for The Water Industry, including pollution and how to fix it?  (with Gareth Smith, Severn Trent Water)

In this episode of the U&I podcast, James Neil is joined by Gareth Smith, Town Planning Manager at Severn Trent Water, for a deep dive into the challenges - and opportunities - facing the water industry now we are in enter AMP8. With more than 15 years of experience, Gareth brings a wealth of in ...

Powering up: reform, pressure and progress in the electricity sector

In this episode of the U&I podcast, James Neil is joined by Oliver Heselton, a seasoned expert in utilities and infrastructure, for a candid conversation about the electricity sector’s biggest challenges - and the reforms that could shape its future. With over 30 years of experience, including n ...

Stakeholder Engagement by DM: why it’s more than a tick-box exercise

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 infrastr ...

Expert witness: the role you didn't know you wanted to do

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of expert witness work at Dalcour Maclaren. In this episode, DM CEO James Neil has an insightful discussion with DM consultant Colin Smith and DM Director Jonathan Smith, seasoned professionals with extensive experience in expert ...

Dr James Neil: Developing nutrition science research using AI

Having started his career in computer science working for banks and financial organisations, he is now the Principal & Director of the Centre for Nutrition and Lifestyle Management in the UK and co-founder of a personalised nutrition company called Euzen. With a background in computing science J ...

Introducing our new MD: Pete Whipp on growth, culture & opportunity at DM

Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we explore the people, ideas and opportunities shaping Dalcour Maclaren. In this episode, James Neil, DM CEO, sit down with Pete Whipp, our new Managing Director, to discuss his journey into the business, his career in large-scale environmental and infrastruc ...

Why B Corp matters at Dalcour Maclaren

In this episode of the U&I podcast, CEO James Neil is joined by our Chief Financial Officer, Francesca Herratt to discuss Dalcour Maclaren's journey to becoming a certified B Corp and what the achievement means for our business, our people, our clients and the communities we work in. Francesca l ...

Applying the DM Difference to Environment & Planning Services

In this episode of the DM U&I Podcast, our host, James Neil, CEO, sits down with Mike Kelly (E&P Growth Director) and Oli Treasure (Director, E&P Lead) to talk about Dalcour Maclaren's ambitious plans to scale its Environment & Planning (E&P) team into a top-tier force in the utilities and infra ...