Design & BCAR Coordinator

BAM UK & Ireland; Meath Hill; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8%

Private health

Dental plan

26 days leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity/paternity leave

Learning & development

Company vehicles

Competitive salaries

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Design Manager in Ireland to lead design development for major infrastructure, housing and education projects. You will coordinate design teams, ensure compliance with Irish regulations, and manage design submissions through to construction.

The role requires strong people management, excellent communication, and extensive collaboration across M&E, structural and architectural disciplines. A design degree and on-site experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good people management and interpersonal skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• High level of organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and chair design team meetings.
• Coordinate design development from concept to construction stages.
• Track and manage design submittals, RFIs and approvals.
• Coordinate with M&E, structural and architectural designers to resolve clashes.
• Review design information flow through Autodesk platforms.
• Ensure documents and approvals align with project programme.

Skills

People management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Organisation

Drawings interpretation

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.

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 strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. 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

Working at BAM means delivering projects that make a difference. From the major infrastructure that keeps society moving, to the social housing, schools, and community spaces that shape daily life. We do not just talk about social value.

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.

The application process

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.

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• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.