Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, with allocated D&W sites
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week. Potential for flexible working.
Closing date: 7th September 2026
About us:
Danaher & Walsh is a long-established, award-winning civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands. The company has multiple ISO accreditations and offers a great opportunity for an ambitious candidate to further their career.
About the role:
The Managing Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors at all levels. You'll oversee commercial delivery of an assigned portfolio of projects from award through to completion, maximising commercial performance and providing commercial and contractual guidance as required. You'll also collate and present monthly commercial reports to the Commercial Manager, helping ensure the company's objectives, aims and targets are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and implementing a strategic approach across your assigned portfolio
Managing the commercial team to ensure contractual requirements with clients and sub-contractors are met within required timescales
Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and risks at delivery stage
Ensuring monthly contract review and project close down reports are compiled accurately and on time
Ensuring cost to complete reviews are undertaken and updated at least twice monthly on all contracts
Supporting project teams to achieve the optimum financial outcome, maximising value and minimising cost while maintaining appropriate controls
Managing contractual and commercial issues as they arise, referring to the Commercial Director where needed
Managing people issues within your team, including appraisals, training plans, disciplinary, grievance and absence reviewsAbout you:
We're looking for an experienced commercial leader from the civil engineering contracting industry with extensive commercial and contractual awareness and a proven track record of success. xgikmsk You'll have experience managing a commercial team and mentoring or developing team members, along with strong organisational and people management skills.
You'll bring extensive knowledge of commonly used construction contracts (NEC3, NEC4, JCT, ICC) and methods of measurement (MMHW, CESMM), a good working knowl...
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Rothley employer: Danaher and Walsh
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor at our Mountsorrel location, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to exciting projects. Our commitment to maximising commercial performance not only benefits our clients but also fosters a rewarding environment for our employees, making us an excellent employer in the construction industry.
