Dalcour Maclaren acquires Geomap to strengthen water and waste capability

 Leading professional services consultancy Dalcour Maclaren has announced its acquisition of Geomap, a specialist geomatics and land surveying consultancy with extensive expertise in the Water and Waste sector, a move the company says will enhances its capability as a leading land and environmental consultancy serving the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

James Neil of Dalcour Maclaren (R) has agreed the takeover of Geomap with its owner Charles Potten.

Based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, Geomap has more than 15 years’ experience delivering high-accuracy surveying and geospatial data to water and wastewater companies across the UK. The company is recognised for its ability to meet the technical precision, asset detail and regulatory standards necessary to support capital delivery and network improvement programmes.

Offering topographic, utility, and drainage surveys, as well as laser scanning, 3D modelling, and photogrammetry, Geomap generates reliable, survey-grade data. This information is essential for supporting design, construction, and asset management in complex and operationally constrained environments.

James Neil

Dalcour Maclaren CEO James Neil commented: “I’m delighted that we’re welcoming Geomap into the Dalcour Maclaren ONETEAM. Its specialist land surveying expertise is a fantastic addition to our service offering.

“Geomap is already working with many of our clients and bringing it into the team means we can support those clients even better with their challenging programmes and projects.

“This marks an exciting new chapter in our growth, adding even more technical strength to help drive the utilities and infrastructure sector forward.”

Geomap’s specialist survey capabilities will complement Dalcour Maclaren’s established lkand and access services, allowing for seamless survey delivery. Through a multi-disciplinary offering, the company hopes to secure access for survey works either by agreement or through statutory powers under the Water Industry Act, allowing survey and data capture activities to be delivered efficiently, compliantly, and entirely in-house.

Charles Potten

Charles Potten, Founder and Owner of Geomap, added: “Joining Dalcour Maclaren allows us to build on the surveying expertise and standards we’re known for, while applying that capability at greater scale across major infrastructure programmes in all sectors.

“We’re excited to become part of a business with a strong focus on utilities and water, working on projects that make a real difference to network resilience and environmental outcomes.”

The acquisition supports Dalcour Maclaren’s strategy to invest in specialist geospatial skills and expand the services it already provides for utilities and infrastructure projects.