At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic commercial team and oversee project delivery for maximum performance.
- Company: Join Danaher & Walsh, an award-winning civil engineering contractor in the Midlands.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the civil engineering sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in commercial leadership within civil engineering contracting.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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 reviews
About 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.
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Leicester employer: Danaher & Walsh Careers
Danaher & Walsh is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its employees. With over 50 years in civil engineering, the company provides ample opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and a commitment to health and safety standards. Located in Lincolnshire, employees benefit from a generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
Contact Details:
Danaher & Walsh Careers Recruitment Team
