A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd

2 job(s) at A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
15/04/2026
Full time
Design Manager Welwyn Garden City £68,000 £78,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday Project Based / Office Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working We are looking for an experienced and talented Design Manager to manage the design aspects of tenders and live projects within the Welwyn Garden City business. This role is project-based and office-based with flexibility for occasional remote working, offering the chance to work on high-profile public sector and community-focused schemes. About the Role You will lead and coordinate the design process across both bid and delivery stages, ensuring compliant, coordinated and innovative design solutions. This includes developing design strategies, managing design resources, overseeing the RIBA stages, challenging briefs to add value and ensuring designs align with cost plans, programme and client requirements. You will work closely with internal delivery teams, external design consultants, subcontractors and statutory authorities to deliver high-quality, fully coordinated design information. Key Responsibilities Establish, maintain and manage project design resources at bid and delivery stages Provide a comprehensive, professional and sustainable design service to clients and partners Lead and coordinate the overall design process through all RIBA stages Challenge design briefs, drive innovation and implement continuous improvement Ensure full compliance with internal design management procedures Develop and support design strategies for new projects Ensure adherence to design briefs and develop clear scopes of service Programme and manage all design reviews and coordination meetings Work closely with discipline designers to deliver coordinated design solutions Identify requirements for design reviews and ensure key actions are captured Ensure design solutions align with construction requirements, commercial targets and cost plans What We re Looking For An experienced Design Manager with proven experience delivering Healthcare schemes for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor. Additionally, you will have: Solid experience within the main contracting environment Experience delivering Healthcare and Education projects Strong understanding of construction design and design management principles Experience with both single-stage and two-stage tenders HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Design Management or a related field CIOB membership or working towards (beneficial but not essential) Experience working with internal teams, consultants, clients and statutory authorities A collaborative, proactive approach, thriving within inclusive team environments What You Can Expect £68,000 £78,000 salary Car allowance 25 days holiday Supportive, collaborative and people-focused team culture Genuine investment in development and long-term career progression Exposure to a strong pipeline of Healthcare, Education and public sector schemes Opportunities to contribute to high-value, meaningful projects
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd Hitchin, Hertfordshire
31/03/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Hertfordshire Benefits Salary up to £75,000 Car allowance Pension Discretionary bonus Modern new offices Low staff turnover Friendly, welcoming team Excellent work/life balance The Opportunity A rare opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the commercial, community, healthcare, hospitality, education, defence and retail sectors. This is a supportive, people-focused business with excellent staff retention and a consistent pipeline of work. You will join a growing team of nine Quantity Surveyors and work on a range of high-quality schemes within an environment that values balance, wellbeing and long-term development. The Role Office based with regular site visits Exposure to a wide variety of projects A stable role with opportunities to broaden your experience Why This Company Supportive culture with a friendly, collaborative team Strong reputation for quality and long-term client relationships Clear opportunities to take responsibility for complex schemes Genuine focus on work-life balance Low staff turnover and a positive working environment Varied workload across multiple sectors The Right Person At least five years experience as a Quantity Surveyor (non-housebuilding) Strong relationship-building skills Good IT and communication abilities Able to work to tight deadlines A team player with strong interpersonal skills Working hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm