Senior Commercial Lead - Civil Infrastructure

Danaher & Walsh; Mountsorrel; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance (increasing

Health cash plan

Pension

Potential for Flexible working

Ongoing training and development

Holiday Purchase/Sell Equal Opportunit

Job summary

Danaher & Walsh, a long-established civil engineering contractor in the Midlands, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team across an assigned portfolio, from award to completion, delivering value and robust contractual guidance.

You will report to the Commercial Director, manage monthly reports, drive cost control, and mentor staff while applying NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and ICC contracts. A CSCS card and UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a commercial team in civil engineering contracting.
• Extensive knowledge of commonly used construction contracts (NEC3/NEC4, JCT, ICC).
• Strong organisational and people management skills.
• Ability to identify and manage contract risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contractual awareness

Team mentoring

People management

Organisational skills

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in construction

CSCS Card

Valid UK Driver's Licence

Right to work in the UK

Professional body membership (desirable)

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

JCT

ICC

MMHW

CESMM

Job description

Danaher & Walsh, a long-established civil engineering contractor in the Midlands, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team across an assigned portfolio, from award to completion, delivering value and robust contractual guidance.

You will report to the Commercial Director, manage monthly reports, drive cost control, and mentor staff while applying NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and ICC contracts. A CSCS card and UK driving licence are required.