Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is delighted to announce that Scot Jerram has been promoted to Commercial Director with immediate effect.

Scot brings 30 years of experience in civil engineering and construction. During his career, he has worked on a wide range of projects across the industry.

A Well-Deserved Promotion

Dan Danaher, Managing Director at Danaher & Walsh, said:

“We are delighted to appoint Scot Jerram to our board as Commercial Director.

“Scot has been with the business for four years. During that time, he has demonstrated his knowledge and ability.

“He joins our board at an exciting time in the company’s journey. We look forward to his valuable contribution as we work towards our business goals over the next five years and beyond.”

Supporting Commercial Delivery

In his new role, Scot will lead the commercial management of Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering.

He will also manage the company’s team of quantity surveyors and commercial trainees. As part of this, he will provide mentorship, support and guidance.

This role will help strengthen the company’s commercial leadership. It will also support the continued delivery of high-quality civil engineering projects for our clients.

Scot Jerram on His New Role

Scot Jerram, Commercial Director at Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering, said:

“I am thrilled to take on the role of Commercial Director at Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering Limited. This role gives me an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a company known for excellence in civil engineering.

Together with the talented team at Danaher & Walsh, we will continue to innovate and deliver exceptional projects. We aim to meet, and where possible exceed, our clients’ expectations. I am eager to begin this next chapter and help steer the company towards new levels of achievement.”

A Little More About Scot

Outside work, Scot enjoys spending time with his family.

He also enjoys quizzing and magic. In fact, Scot is an accomplished magician and a member of the Leicester Magic Circle.

Everyone at Danaher & Walsh congratulates Scot on his promotion and wishes him every success in his new role.

December was a month that truly showed the power of social value in construction at Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering.

In our industry, we often talk about social value. We include it in proposals, build it into programmes and work hard to give back to the communities around us. However, sometimes social value happens naturally. During December, our teams showed exactly what the Danaher & Walsh difference means.

That difference is our people.

Supporting a Melton Mowbray Food Bank

Our Business Development Manager recently spoke to a neighbour who volunteers at a food bank near our Melton Mowbray site.

After hearing more about the support they needed, he decided to see what he could do to help. Within days, our client Galliford Try had joined the effort. Colleagues from Danaher & Walsh Head Office also got involved. As a result, just before Christmas, the team delivered bootloads of food to the Melton Mowbray food bank.

Watkin Road Bridge Team Donates Prize Money

Our Watkin Road Bridge team also made a generous contribution.

The team had an incredible year, winning multiple awards and achieving a near-perfect Considerate Constructors score. Because of this, they won Danaher & Walsh Team of the Month for December. The prize included £100 for the team to spend on bacon rolls or drinks after work.

Instead, they chose to donate the money to a food bank near their site in North Leicester. In recognition of this gesture, Dan Danaher doubled the value of the prize. Therefore, even more food was donated to support local people before Christmas.

Supporting Hope Against Cancer

Danaher & Walsh also raised money for our chosen charity, Hope Against Cancer. We raffled generous gifts donated by our suppliers, helping to raise additional funds for an important local cause.

We would like to thank everyone who donated prizes and supported the raffle.

A Life-Saving Response Near the River Soar

One act of kindness stood out as a powerful reminder of the people within our business. Danaher & Walsh was working with Keepmoat on a project near the River Soar. During December, team members saw a woman struggling in the river.

They acted quickly and used a ladder to help save her from drowning. In recognition of their actions, Danaher & Walsh has made a substantial donation to the Samaritans.

Restoring Faith in Human Nature

These acts of kindness remind us that social value is not only about targets, programmes or commitments.

It is also about people doing the right thing when it matters. From food bank donations to charity fundraising and life-saving action, December showed the care, generosity and character of the Danaher & Walsh team.

As we enter 2024, we wish you and yours a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Joanne Wilson
Head of Marketing and Social Value Lead

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is delighted to welcome Sean McCallion as Operations Director.

Sean joins the business with more than 30 years of experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines. His appointment comes at an exciting time for Danaher & Walsh, as the company continues to secure larger projects in line with its growth strategy.

Bringing Extensive Civil Engineering Experience

Sean has worked on a wide range of major civil engineering projects throughout his career. His experience includes large-scale schemes such as the Olympics and Crossrail. He has also played an important role in joint ventures and has sat on strategic boards.

As a result, Sean brings strong operational knowledge, leadership experience and a collaborative approach to the business.

Supporting Growth at Danaher & Walsh

As Operations Director, Sean will support Danaher & Walsh as the company continues to grow. His experience across major projects and delivery teams will help strengthen operations across the business.

In addition, his focus on collaboration aligns well with the way Danaher & Walsh works with clients, partners and colleagues.

A Strong Cultural Fit

Sean was attracted to Danaher & Walsh because of its collaborative culture and family ethos. As a family man himself, he recognised the importance the company places on people, teamwork and shared values.

This makes him a strong fit for the Danaher & Walsh team.

Getting to Know Sean

Outside work, Sean enjoys sport.

He is a Blackburn Rovers supporter and a Leicester Tigers fan. As well as watching sport, Sean also plays tennis twice a week.

When he gets the chance, he also enjoys fly fishing in Scotland.

Welcoming Sean to the Team

Danaher & Walsh is pleased to welcome Sean to the business.

His experience, leadership and collaborative approach will support the company as it continues its road to excellence.

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is proud to share that Quantity Surveyor Alice Stewardson has had her research on late payment in UK construction published in an academic journal.

Alice’s university research paper has been published by the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. The achievement marks an important milestone in Alice’s career and reflects her hard work, commitment and academic success.

From Trainee to Quantity Surveyor

Alice joined Danaher & Walsh in 2016 as a trainee. Alongside her role at Danaher & Walsh, she studied at Birmingham City University. During her studies, Alice consistently achieved high standards and showed strong commitment to her professional development.

As part of her degree, Alice completed an Individual Honours Project. This is a sustained, in-depth and research-informed project that formed the final part of her studies.

Researching Late Payment in UK Construction

Alice’s paper is titled “The Late Payment Epidemic in UK Construction”.

The research focuses on the issue of late payment across the construction industry. It also looks at the effectiveness of government-led voluntary payment initiatives. To support her findings, Alice gathered information from 100 construction professionals.

She then carried out a comparative analysis of upstream experiences, such as main contractors, and downstream experiences, including subcontractors and suppliers.

Published in an Academic Journal

Alice’s tutor, Professor David J Edwards, held the paper in high regard. As a result, the document was submitted for publication.

The Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction has now published Alice’s work. This recognition highlights the quality of Alice’s research and the importance of the topic within the construction industry.

Alice Stewardson on Her Achievement

Alice Stewardson said:

“I am honoured and delighted to have had my work published. I am hugely grateful to Birmingham City University and Danaher & Walsh for the opportunities they continue to give me. Late payment continues to be a huge issue in UK construction, and I hope by having my research published and raising awareness, I am playing a small part in helping to find a solution for this problem.”

Supporting Professional Development

Ian Gilbert, Commercial Director at Danaher & Walsh, commented:

“We are all very proud of Alice and her continuing achievements. We are delighted to have been able to support her throughout her journey.”

Celebrating Alice’s Success

Danaher & Walsh is proud to celebrate Alice’s achievement. Her published research highlights an important issue for the construction industry. It also shows the value of supporting people as they develop their skills, knowledge and careers.

The paper was published on 14 February 2023.

You can find the article (behind a payment gateway) here.