A Bicester based company has opened its second office in the town more than 20 years after opening its first.
Dalcour Maclaren, which supports its partners in the UK to achieve net zero, says the office will create 50 new jobs in the county as it looks to grow its full-time workforce to more than 800 staff.
Roles being filled at the firm’s new base in Bicester include surveyors, project managers, environmental planners and GIS specialists.
The company already operates in cities including London, Bristol, Thetford, Crewe, Stirling and Ballymena in Northern Ireland.
Attending the ribbon cutting were staff from Dalcour Maclaren’s existing Bicester base – which opened in 2003 – and James Neil, the company’s founder and CEO.
He said opening a second office in the town underscores a UK-wide commitment from organisations to aspire to a net-zero future.
He said: “This is a particularly proud moment for everyone at Dalcour Maclaren as the location of our newest working space is only a stone’s throw from where our journey started."
The base, situated at the edge of Bicester, boasts an A+ energy rating, and is fitted with solar panels and electric vehicle charging points.
Mr James added: "Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, so we’ve paid great attention to creating a working environment that aligns with our core values.
"As part of a countrywide commitment to push to net zero and help reverse the effects of climate change, the UK is undergoing a seismic shift in utility and infrastructure investment.
"Our work is at the forefront of this shift, and expanding our team in Oxfordshire will play an important role in our ambitious growth plans."
The firm’s new base forms part of a wider strategy in which Dalcour Maclaren intends to double its workforce to meet demand for its services.
Its team helps organisations meet key sustainability targets through land and property, geomatics and environmental planning.
Mr James continued: “We are people-focused, so want to ensure we have the best environment for our team to keep on delivering our work across the UK.
"Our new office will initially create 50 roles, with hundreds more planned in the next five years while fostering emerging skills in technology to keep us at the forefront of an increasingly evolving sector.
“We welcome talent from all backgrounds and pride our operation on working with established and new professionals who bring experience, new ideas and enthusiasm to our closely-knit workforce.
“If you're looking for a purpose-driven role where you can achieve your ambitions and make a difference to the future of our planet, we want to hear from you.”
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