Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering recently came together for Wear It Green Day in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.

The event took place across our offices and sites in aid of our Charity of the Year, the Mental Health Foundation.

It helped raise awareness of mental health, encourage conversations and bring colleagues together in support of an important cause.

Supporting Mental Health Awareness

Wear It Green Day gave employees the chance to show their support for mental health awareness. Colleagues across the business got involved by wearing green, taking part in activities and supporting fundraising events. As a result, the day created a positive atmosphere across Danaher & Walsh. Most importantly, it helped teams come together and support one another.

Fundraising Through a Bake Sale

The office bake sale raised an impressive £48 for the Mental Health Foundation.

Employees enjoyed a range of homemade treats throughout the day. In addition, colleagues took part in a bake off competition. Sophia Cooper won the bake off competition, so congratulations go to Sophia for taking the top spot.

Bringing Teams Together

The lunchtime quiz also proved a highlight of the day.

Teams across the business took part and enjoyed some friendly competition. Meanwhile, the quiz helped bring colleagues together during the working day.

Nick Hill took the top spot as quiz champion, so congratulations go to Nick. Together, the bake sale, quiz and Wear It Green activity helped create a sense of connection across the company.

Continuing Our Wellbeing Commitment

The event forms part of Danaher & Walsh’s wider commitment to wellbeing and mental health awareness.

It also supports our ongoing fundraising and awareness activity for the Mental Health Foundation. Throughout 2026, Danaher & Walsh will continue to support employee wellbeing through fundraising, awareness campaigns and workplace activities.

In addition, we will keep encouraging open conversations around mental health across the business.

Supporting the Mental Health Foundation

Danaher & Walsh is proud to support the Mental Health Foundation as its Charity of the Year. The charity plays an important role in raising awareness, supporting prevention and encouraging open conversations around mental health.

For anyone who would still like to contribute, please donate directly to the Mental Health Foundation.

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is pleased to announce the Mental Health Foundation Charity of the Year partnership for 2026.

Employees chose the Mental Health Foundation through our company-wide Charity of the Year vote.

Each year, colleagues nominate charities they would like Danaher & Walsh to support. Everyone then votes for their preferred cause. This year, the Mental Health Foundation was the clear winner.

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

The new partnership follows another successful year of fundraising and engagement with Rainbows.

It also reflects our continued commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our people, our communities and the wider industry. Mental health is an increasingly important focus across construction and civil engineering. Therefore, Danaher & Walsh is proud to support a charity that leads the way in prevention, awareness and support.

Why This Partnership Matters

Mental health affects people both on and off site.

As a business, Danaher & Walsh recognises its responsibility to create a supportive, open and inclusive culture. By partnering with the Mental Health Foundation, we can contribute to meaningful, long-term change. This partnership also allows us to raise awareness, support conversations and encourage people to seek help when they need it.

Looking Ahead to 2026

This partnership is about more than fundraising.

It is about creating lasting impact, improving understanding and supporting our people in a meaningful way. Over the coming year, Danaher & Walsh looks forward to working alongside the Mental Health Foundation. Together, we hope to make a positive difference through fundraising, awareness campaigns and employee wellbeing activities.

Getting Involved

We encourage everyone to get involved and support our initiatives throughout 2026 and 2027. With the support of our teams, clients, suppliers and partners, we can help make this an impactful year for an important cause.

To learn more about our wider social value work at Danaher & Walsh, visit our Social Value page here: https://danaherandwalsh.co.uk/social-value-civil-engineering/

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering was delighted to support the recent Easter Egg Appeal in partnership with Pertemps Leicester and Leicester Children’s Hospital. The appeal helped bring some Easter joy to children and families spending time in hospital.

Thanks to the generosity of our team, Danaher & Walsh collected a fantastic number of Easter eggs. Colleagues across the business came together to support the appeal and contribute to a meaningful local cause.

Supporting Children and Families at Easter

Leicester Children’s Hospital provides specialist care to thousands of young patients across the region each year. The hospital supports children with a wide range of medical needs. In addition, its associated charity works hard to create a more comforting and positive environment for children and families.

For many families, spending Easter in hospital can be difficult. Therefore, initiatives such as the Easter Egg Appeal help bring moments of happiness, comfort and normality.

Working with Pertemps Leicester

Danaher & Walsh supported the appeal in partnership with Pertemps Leicester. After the collection, the Easter eggs were handed over for delivery to Leicester

Children’s Hospital.

Rachel Harvey at Pertemps shared her thanks following the collection:

“The team were incredibly generous and we’re really grateful. Please do pass on our thanks to everyone involved. It’s such a lovely thing to do and will make a real difference to so many children and families this Easter.”

Danaher & Walsh is proud to support initiatives that make a real difference in the local community.

Supporting organisations such as Leicester Children’s Hospital aligns with our commitment to delivering social value beyond our projects. A big thank you goes to everyone who donated and helped appeal such a success.

To learn more about our wider social value work at Danaher & Walsh, visit our Social Value page here: https://danaherandwalsh.co.uk/social-value-civil-engineering/

Inspiring the Next Generation at the WiME Event

Danaher & Walsh were proud to attend the recent Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) event held at Scunthorpe Bath Halls on 11th March, alongside 35 other companies from across the sector.

Engaging with Future Talent

The daytime event focused on inspiring young people to explore careers in engineering, construction and manufacturing. From 9:40 am to 3:00 pm, 25 schools attended. Groups of around 100 female students arrived every 20 minutes. Students ranged from Year 4 to Year 13.

Students showed strong interest in the industry and asked thoughtful questions. Topics included daily roles, career journeys, qualifications and entry routes. Many also asked about work experience, apprenticeships and future opportunities.

It was encouraging to see so many students exploring careers in civil engineering and infrastructure.

Supporting Career Changers

In the evening, the event welcomed female members of the public. Many were considering a career change into engineering or construction.

Discussions focused on entry routes, including training, apprenticeships and transferable skills. This highlighted that civil engineering is accessible at many career stages.

Looking to the Future

The event was well attended and created a positive environment for discussion. Katie Green and Sue Southam were proud to represent Danaher & Walsh and support the initiative.

Events like WiME help raise awareness of opportunities for women and girls in engineering. They also help inspire future careers within Danaher & Walsh, Anglian Water and the wider infrastructure sector.

Encouraging the next generation is essential to the future of our industry, and we are proud to play a part in helping young people discover the exciting possibilities available to them. #womeninconstruction

See our careers page for more information on how to get involved here at Danaher & Walsh.

Supporting Alex’s Wish

At Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd, we believe that engineering strong communities goes beyond the projects we deliver. It is also about supporting causes that make a genuine, lasting difference in people’s lives. One charity close to our hearts is Alex’s Wish.

Our Support So Far

Danaher & Walsh has donated £900 to Alex’s Wish in the last financial year through our membership of their ‘Your Business Community’, this funding has supported several important initiatives to improve the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Our contribution has gone towards helping them to achieve the following:

£200,000 invested in a new Innovative Medical Grant Call, helping to fund vital medical research. This investment supports the search for potential life-saving treatments for the 2,500 boys living with Duchenne in the UK.
£50,000 allocated to a project focused on addressing the unmet care needs of adults living with Duchenne, ensuring continued support beyond childhood.
£30,000 supporting a project designed to improve patient care and wellbeing during the transition from childhood to adult healthcare services.

Why This Charity Matters

Alex’s Wish works tirelessly to fund research, provide support, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne is a severe and progressive muscle-wasting condition that primarily affects boys, and currently, there is no cure.

The charity’s work helps to bridge the gap between medical research, patient care, and practical support for families navigating the challenges of living with the condition. By investing in research and community support programmes, Alex’s Wish is helping to create hope for the future while improving lives today.

At Danaher & Walsh, we are proud to play a small part in supporting such an impactful organisation. The work they carry out aligns closely with our values of community, responsibility, and making a positive difference.

A Message from Alex’s Wish

“We have been blown away yet again by the support we have received in 2025, thanks to our wonderful, dedicated and committed supporters, ambassadors, volunteers, and trustees. Thank you all so very much. This means the world to the Duchenne community and to us. Thanks also to Duchenne UK, with whom we partner, for bringing us these wonderful projects to support.” – Emma Hallam, CEO of Alex’s Wish

How You Can Help

If you would like to support the incredible work being done by Alex’s Wish, you can learn more or donate here: https://alexswish.co.uk/donate/

Every contribution helps bring the Duchenne community one step closer to better treatments, improved care, and ultimately a cure.

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering proudly supported a T Level project at Derby College, helping students gain real-world insight into the construction and infrastructure sector. The industry-led programme brought Derby College, G F Tomlinson, Greenhatch Group Ltd and Danaher & Walsh together to show students how civil engineering projects move from early ideas to final proposals.

As part of the project, Mark Hedges, Joanne Pigram, Sarah Swindin and Sue Southam represented Danaher & Walsh. Together, they helped students explore the roles, skills and teamwork needed within a professional construction environment.

A Practical Introduction to Construction

The three-week project gave students a practical introduction to the way construction businesses work.

Throughout the programme, students explored the key stages of a live construction bid. They looked at early concept development, programme planning, cost management, health and safety, environmental impact and social value.

In addition, the project helped students understand how different construction disciplines work together. This gave them a clearer view of the teamwork needed to deliver successful infrastructure projects.

Working Like a Real Construction Business

As part of the project, students worked in small teams and acted as their own construction companies.

Each team created a company name, logo and organisational ethos. They also allocated professional roles, including Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Bid Manager and Social Value Manager.

The teams then developed proposals to repurpose an external open space at Derby College’s Roundhouse campus. To support their ideas, they reviewed site survey information and used real survey data.

They also produced outline designs, programmes and budgets. Alongside this, they considered risk, safety, environmental impact and social value.

This approach gave students a realistic experience of construction project planning. As a result, they developed their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

Presenting to an Industry Panel

The programme ended on Friday, 30 January with a final presentation day.

Each team presented its proposal in a Dragons’ Den-style format to a panel of industry representatives. During the presentations, students explained their ideas, justified design and cost decisions, and answered questions from the panel.

This format reflected the type of client and stakeholder engagement that takes place on real construction projects.

At the end of the session, the panel selected a winning team. However, every group showed enthusiasm, professionalism and growing confidence throughout the day.

Supporting Future Careers in Civil Engineering

Danaher & Walsh values opportunities that help young people explore careers in civil engineering and construction.

Therefore, we were proud to support this project alongside G F Tomlinson and Greenhatch Group Ltd. Through our partnership with Derby College, students gained valuable exposure to real construction practices and industry expectations.

Most importantly, the programme showed the value of collaboration between education and industry. It helped students build skills, improve confidence and understand the career pathways available within civil engineering.n.

Thank you for your support with the Employer Led Projects over the past three weeks with our T-Level Year 1 students. The opportunity for learners to gain real insight, practical skills and hands-on experience across a range of disciplines is invaluable. It plays a key role in helping them make informed decisions about industry placements and their next steps after college.

Thank you again for your time, commitment and continued support.

Warmest Regards’

Billy Stafford

Work Experience and Progression Mentor

Supporting The Air Ambulance Service with Essential Car Park Upgrades

Danaher & Walsh supported Air Ambulance car park upgrades at The Air Ambulance Service’s Hangar Charity Superstore in Melton Mowbray. The works helped improve safety, access and usability for visitors, staff and volunteers.

Our team worked alongside Galliford Try and its delivery partners to complete targeted civils improvements. Together, the project team helped enhance an important community facility that supports lifesaving work across the region.

Improving Safety and Access

The charity’s existing car park had deteriorated over time. As a result, the uneven surface created challenges for people using the site.

Danaher & Walsh helped resolve these issues through a focused package of civil engineering works. The team improved the rear car park and helped create a safer, more accessible environment.

Targeted Civils Improvements

The improvement works included:

Resurfacing and levelling the rear car park
Creating a smoother and safer surface
Repairing potholes
Reinstating damaged access routes
Supporting a coordinated upgrade across the site
Providing specialist civils expertise as an SME subcontractor

These works helped improve the day-to-day experience for the charity’s visitors, staff and volunteers.

Supporting a Valuable Local Charity

Although our formal Social Value Employer Levy contribution for this project was £50, the wider community impact was far greater.

The upgraded car park now provides safer access and a better visitor experience. It will also help reduce future maintenance pressures for the charity.

Most importantly, these improvements support The Air Ambulance Service as it continues to raise essential funds for its lifesaving work.

This project reflects Danaher & Walsh’s commitment to delivering meaningful social value.

By working with Galliford Try and its delivery partners, we supported a local improvement project that will benefit the charity and the wider community.

Our Social Value article includes more detailed information on the project: Air Ambulance Car Park Resurfacing, Melton Mowbray.

Danaher & Walsh is proud to support organisations that make a real difference in local communities.

Wear It Pink Day: A Brilliant Morning for a Great Cause

Danaher & Walsh employees came together for Wear It Pink Day on Friday 25 October to support Breast Cancer Now. The event helped raise awareness and vital funds for breast cancer research and care.

At Danaher & Walsh, supporting the community is an important part of who we are. Through fundraising, volunteering and awareness campaigns, our teams regularly get involved in causes that make a difference.

Supporting Breast Cancer Now

Head Office turned pink for the morning as colleagues wore bright outfits, brought in baked treats and joined in a charity quiz.

The event created a fun and positive atmosphere. More importantly, it brought everyone together in support of an important cause.

By taking part, colleagues helped raise awareness of breast cancer and supported the work of Breast Cancer Now.

Event Highlights

The morning included plenty of friendly competition, homemade bakes and team spirit.

Highlights included:

Bake Off Winner: Karen Maher, for her showstopping creation
Quiz Champion: Nick Hill, proving that knowledge really is power
Total Raised: £88, all donated to Breast Cancer Now

Every contribution helped make the event a success. Whether colleagues baked, donated, wore pink or joined the quiz, each person played a part.

Making a Difference Together

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped create such a positive morning.

Together, we raised funds, supported awareness and shared plenty of smiles along the way.

Wear It Pink Day showed how small actions can make a meaningful difference when people come together for a great cause.

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering joined Anglian Water at Construction and Engineering Week 2025 to help inspire Lincolnshire students and promote careers in construction.

The event took place at the Lincolnshire Showground. It was hosted by the Lincoln Group Training Association and welcomed around 1,500 students from across the region.

Nearly 80 organisations attended the event. Together, they showcased the wide range of career opportunities available across construction, engineering and infrastructure.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Danaher & Walsh and Anglian Water worked together to give students a practical insight into the industry.

Throughout the event, the team delivered a range of hands-on activities. These activities helped students understand how construction skills apply to real projects.

The aim was simple. We wanted to show young people that construction offers varied, rewarding and practical career pathways.

Hands-On Learning in Action

Students took part in several interactive challenges during the event.

Activities included:

Wheelbarrow races
Pipe assembly games
A PPE relay
Construction quizzes
Practical demonstrations

These activities helped bring everyday engineering tasks to life. They also encouraged students to think about teamwork, problem-solving and safety.

For many students, the highlight was the chance to sit inside a real digger. They also explored the Danaher & Walsh tools van, which gave them a closer look at equipment used on live construction sites.

Connecting Classroom Learning to Real Construction

The response from students and teachers was very positive.

Many commented on how useful it was to connect classroom learning with real-world engineering. As a result, the event helped students see construction more practically and engagingly.

Events like this play an important role in changing perceptions of the industry. Construction is not just about hard hats and high-vis. It also involves planning, creativity, technology, communication and teamwork.

Encouraging Future Construction Careers

Safeguarding rules meant that photographs of students could not be taken. However, the energy and enthusiasm throughout the day showed the impact of the event.

Students asked questions, joined in with activities and explored different career options. This helped them picture themselves as part of the construction and engineering industry in the future.

Supporting Skills and Career Development

Danaher & Walsh remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote skills, learning and career development.

By working with Anglian Water and taking part in events such as Construction and Engineering Week, we can help young people understand the opportunities available in our industry.

We are proud to support activities that help build both future infrastructure and the next generation of construction talent.

Danaher & Walsh Proud to Support Derby College

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is proud to support Derby College following its designation as the East Midlands’ specialist Construction Technical Excellence College.

The college is one of just ten in the country chosen as part of a £100m Government initiative. This programme aims to tackle skills shortages and train the next generation of construction professionals.

Supporting Derby College’s Successful Bid

Danaher & Walsh played a key role in Derby College’s successful bid. As part of the selection process, we provided a letter of recommendation.

We also continue to work closely with the college in several ways. This includes employing high-calibre T Level students and offering apprenticeship opportunities across the business.

In addition, Danaher & Walsh contributes to the Employer Skills Board. Contracts Manager Mark Hedges represents the company on the board.

This recognition will bring new opportunities for young people across the East Midlands. It will also help grow a highly skilled local workforce for the construction projects of the future.

Training the Next Generation

The programme will train more than 40,000 builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers by 2029.

As a result, the UK will be better placed to deliver major housing, education, health and infrastructure projects.

The initiative also supports the wider construction industry by helping to address key skills gaps.

Celebrating the Official Launch

Mark Hedges attended the official launch event alongside apprentice Construction Management student Brad Layton.

They joined fellow employers and apprentices to mark the college’s new status. During the event, they also met Education Minister Bridget Phillipson MP, Derby MP Baggy Shanker and East Midlands Mayor Clair Ward.

Mark Hedges said:

“Danaher & Walsh is very proud to support Derby College and delighted to see it recognised as the East Midlands’ centre of excellence. We are committed to encouraging more people into the industry. We employ multiple T Level students from the college, all of whom are of exceptional calibre. This recognition will inspire more young, talented people into construction, a diverse and rewarding career.”

Supporting the Industry’s Future

This designation forms part of a Government drive to address construction skills shortages. It aims to reduce reliance on overseas labour and strengthen the UK’s ability to deliver vital projects. As a regional civil engineering specialist, Danaher & Walsh is committed to developing the next generation of skilled workers.

Through our work with Derby College, we are helping support early careers, apprenticeships and future construction talent. We are also proud to help ensure the East Midlands remains at the forefront of construction excellence.

Find out more about Careers at Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd and how we are helping shape the future of the construction industry.