Design Coordination Lead (Construction & D+B)

BAM UK & Ireland; Donegal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8%

Private health insurance

Dental plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity and paternity leave

Learning & Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Design Manager / Site Manager to oversee design development from concept through construction, coordinating across D+B design teams, M&E, and engineers on regulated projects in Ireland. You will ensure compliance with BCAR and build standards, lead design meetings, and manage design submissions to advance the programme.

This role requires strong leadership, site experience in design or construction management, and a solid engineering background.

Qualifications

• Good people management
• High level IT skills including MS 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in highly regulated environments
• Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage design development from concept through to construction stages.
• Chair and manage design team meetings.
• Oversee design of façade systems from early concepts to construction details.
• 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.

Skills

People management

MS 365

AutoCAD

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Web-based contract tools

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Design Manager / Site Manager to oversee design development from concept through construction, coordinating across D+B design teams, M&E, and engineers on regulated projects in Ireland. You will ensure compliance with BCAR and build standards, lead design meetings, and manage design submissions to advance the programme.

This role requires strong leadership, site experience in design or construction management, and a solid engineering background.