Architect

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dublin-based architectural studio is seeking an Architect to focus on planning for residential projects, guiding feasibility and planning approvals from concept through to consent.

You will lead planning processes, prepare applications and drawings, develop Revit designs, coordinate with clients, consultants and authorities, and manage deadlines as projects progress from planning to delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Architect in Ireland.
• Proven track record on residential projects at feasibility, concept and planning stages.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system and development standards.
• Experience preparing and coordinating planning applications and documentation.
• Proficiency in Revit and residential design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning process for residential developments.
• Prepare planning applications, drawings, reports and supporting documents.
• Develop residential design proposals in Revit.
• Review planning requirements and advise on feasibility and design strategy.
• Ensure proposals comply with Irish Building Regulations and standards.
• Coordinate planning submissions with clients, consultants, engineers and stakeholders.
• Liaise with local authorities and respond to planning queries.
• Attend client meetings and present design proposals and strategies.
• Manage planning deadlines and submission requirements.
• Support responses to planning conditions and information requests.
• Work with the wider team to progress projects from planning to technical design and delivery.

Skills

Residential architecture

Planning coordination

Client liaison

Communication

Organization

Revit proficiency

Irish planning system knowledge

Tools

Revit

Job description

Join a Dublin-based architectural studio with decades of experience delivering innovative residential, commercial and interiors projects.

The practice has a strong reputation for high-quality design and successful project delivery. You will join an experienced team working on a range of residential developments, with a particular focus on the planning and pre-construction stages.

About Your New Job

As an Architect, you will focus on the planning side of residential architecture, supporting projects from early feasibility and concept design through to planning approval.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the planning process for residential developments.
• Preparing planning applications, drawings, reports and supporting documentation.
• Developing residential design proposals in Revit.
• Reviewing planning requirements and advising on project feasibility and design strategy.
• Ensuring proposals comply with relevant planning policy, Irish Building Regulations and development standards.
• Coordinating planning submissions with clients, planning consultants, engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Liaising with local authorities and responding to planning queries and requests for further information.
• Attending client meetings and presenting design proposals and planning strategies.
• Managing planning deadlines, project information and submission requirements.
• Supporting the preparation of responses to planning conditions, appeals and further information requests.
• Working closely with the wider architectural team to progress projects from planning towards technical design and delivery.

This role would suit an Architect with strong residential experience who enjoys the design, strategy and coordination involved in successfully progressing projects through the planning process.

What Skills You Need

• At least 5 years’ experience working as an Architect in Ireland.
• Proven experience working on residential projects, particularly at feasibility, concept design and planning stages.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system, residential planning requirements and development standards.
• Experience preparing and coordinating planning applications and associated documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Revit.
• Good knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and residential design principles.
• Experience liaising with clients, planning consultants, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and coordination skills.
• The ability to manage multiple planning projects, deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
• A proactive and detail-focused approach to residential design and planning delivery.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of €50,000 to €60,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work on significant residential developments across Dublin.
• A planning-focused role within an established and experienced architectural practice.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to work closely with clients, planning consultants and local authorities while developing your expertise in residential planning.