Deborah Byrne
A leading main contractor with projects across Ireland, are seeking to recruit an experienced Design Manager or Design Coordinator to the team.
The Architect / Architectural Technologist will take the responsibility for leading the pre-construction phase as a Design Manager and coordinate early-stage design activities across multiple residential, commercial, mixed-use developments. Playing a critical role in design reviews, technical assessments, and ensuring alignment with central design standards during the pre-construction phase.
Reporting to the Design Lead, they will support cross-functional teams through planning, design, and early delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead core pre-construction, planning design, and design standard reviews
- Assess and track activities for acquisition projects
- Review designs and layouts during planning
- Coordinate with internal teams to maintain consistency across projects
- Manage and produce technical drawings
- Review site activity for compliance with technical standards
- Support technical and design checklists during planning
- Create and update guidance documents and best practices
- Maintain records and coordinate with project teams
Desired skills and experience:
- Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Project Management, or Engineering
- Previous experience managing medium /largescale developments on site is essential
- In excess of 8 years’ experience in Residential, Data Centres OR Commercial construction design or similar
- Full knowledge of construction industry regulations is essential
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confident working independently and collaboratively
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Full driver’s licence (essential)
- Must hold full eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary & Benefits include:
- €65k-€80k doe
- Annual bonus, Pension, Life assurance, Income protection, Generous holiday allowance, CPD
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in this opportunity, forward your cv to Deborah Byrne.