Associate Architect

Wallace Myers International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work scheme

CPD support

Professional membership fees paid in F

Annual company team-building event

Job summary

Wallace Myers International in Dublin seeks an Associate/Associate Director to lead residential projects, taking ownership from inception to delivery. You will mentor and coordinate teams, ensuring compliance with Irish regulations and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires 15 years' post-qualification experience with a proven track record in Ireland, strong client liaison, and hands-on Revit proficiency. A leadership path with one of Ireland's leading practices is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist with equivalent experience.
• 15 years' post-qualification experience on residential schemes in Ireland.
• Strong BIM knowledge and Irish Building Regulations.
• Experience leading projects through all RIAI stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of residential projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage projects autonomously with minimal supervision, mentoring junior and mid-level team members.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and contractors.
• Act as the main client contact point throughout project delivery.
• Lead technical design, detailing and coordination.
• Attend site regularly, resolving construction issues and supporting successful delivery.
• Ensure projects comply with Irish Building Regulations, BCAR requirements and relevant planning conditions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Communication

Education

Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Residential-Led Practice | Dublin | Competitive Salary Benefits

We are retained by a well established, multidisciplinary architecture practice with a strong Dublin presence and a growing footprint across Ireland and the UK, to appoint an Associate / Associate Director to their residential team.

This is a career defining appointment for a technically strong, commercially minded Architect or Architectural Technologist who is ready to take ownership of live residential projects and play a leadership role within a highly regarded practice. Our client works with some of Ireland and the UK's leading developers, delivering high-quality housing, apartment and duplex schemes, and this role sits at the heart of that pipeline.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of residential projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage projects autonomously with minimal supervision, mentoring junior and mid-level team members.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and contractors.
• Act as the main client contact point throughout project delivery.
• Lead technical design, detailing and coordination.
• Attend site regularly, resolving construction issues and supporting successful delivery.
• Ensure projects comply with Irish Building Regulations, BCAR requirements and relevant planning conditions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

About You

• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist (or equivalent industry experience).
• 15 years' post-qualification experience.
• A proven track record delivering residential developments in Ireland; housing, apartments and/or duplex schemes.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Irish Building Regulations and construction detailing.
• Experience taking projects through all RIAI work stages to completion.
• Extensive site experience, including regular attendance during construction and resolving technical issues on live projects.
• Confident working independently, making informed technical decisions and hitting the ground running.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Experience working directly with Irish developers, consultants and contractors.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support.
• Professional membership fees paid in full.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Annual company team-building event.
• The opportunity to take a genuine leadership role on high-profile residential schemes with one of the sector's leading names.

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