Design & BCAR Coordinator

BAM UK & Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & Paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Design and BCAR Coordinator for our project in Carlow. You will lead design development from concept through construction, coordinating with MEP, structural, and architectural teams to resolve clashes early.

The role requires a solid grasp of Irish BCAR and façade standards, with responsibilities to manage submissions and ensure regulatory compliance. The role offers opportunities to work on Ireland’s major construction projects with a leading firm, with competitive

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of BCAR and Irish Building Regulations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage design development from concept to construction.
• Chair and manage design team meetings.
• Oversee design of façade systems from early concepts to construction details.
• Ensure information flows through Autodesk platforms and CDE.
• Monitor design submissions, RFIs, and approvals to align with programme.

Skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

About The Role

At BAM we are looking for Design and BCAR Coordinator to join our Project in Carlow.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil and FM projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with great benefits.

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.
• We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with great benefits.

Making Possible

• Engage in a purposeful and well organised manner with BAM’s Design & Build (D+B) Design Team (DT) and other team member.
• Complete and issue MTS’s (“RDD”) to the client (Department of Education) TA’s / MDTT (Technical Assessors / Multi Disciplinary Technical Team).
• Ensure all MTS / TS are in compliance with the GWR, SSWR and contract documents.
• Oversea the D+B DT’s issuance of Design Submissions (DS’s) and Designer Checklists to the TA/MDTT via the Autodesk (ACC) CDE.
• Manage and attend site Benchmark Mockups / FoK’s (First of a Kind). Record the FoK along with signed attendance sheet and photos. Complete the FoK record report and upload to the CDE.
• Ensure MTS from subcontractors/supplier have the correct up to date documents such as DOPs / CE markings etc.
• Complete design section of the bi-weekly Contractors Progress reports such as DS’s MTS, RFIs etc.
• Coordinate and monitor design development from concept through to construction stages.
• Chair and manage design team meetings.
• Oversee design of façade systems (curtain walling, cladding, glazing, brickwork etc.) from early-stage concepts to construction details.
• Review and manage the flow of information through Autodesk software platforms.
• Coordinate with M& E, structural, and architectural designers to resolve clashes or technical issues early.
• Track and manage design submittals, RFIs, and approvals to align with the project programme.
• Coordinate mock-ups, sample panels, and material selections with architects and client teams.
• Strong understanding of Irish Building Regulations, BCAR, and relevant façade standards.

What do you bring to the role?

Essential

• Good people management and interpersonal skills.
• High level of IT skills including Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Autocad.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• High level of organisation skills.

Desirable

• Prior on site experience in Design Management, Site Management or Project.
• Management, or experience working as a site / senior engineer status, with an engineering degree qualification.
• Previous experience working on medium to large construction projects.
• Awareness of construction methodologies.
• Use of web-based contract communication tools.
• Safe Pass card holder and Manual Handling training.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.