Design Coordinator

BAM UK & Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private health insurance

Dental plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity/Paternity leave

Learning & Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Design and BCAR Coordinator to join our project in Carlow, Ireland. The role involves coordinating design development from concept through construction and managing submittals and interfaces with M&E, structural, and architectural teams.

You will chair design team meetings, oversee façade design, and ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations and BCAR. Strong IT and CAD skills are essential, with on-site collaboration on dynamic projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams in regulated construction environments.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong IT and software literacy including Microsoft 365 and CAD tools.
• Experience coordinating design development from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor 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.
• Review and manage information flow through Autodesk platforms.
• Coordinate with M&E, structural, and architectural designers to resolve clashes early.
• Track and manage submittals, RFIs, and approvals to align with project programme.
• Coordinate mock-ups, sample panels, and material selections with architects and client teams.

Skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Regulatory knowledge

IT skills (Microsoft 365)

Autocad

Tools

Autodesk

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people’s lives. And it's also where you’ll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms.

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

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.
• Oversee 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’s in it for you?

Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Ireland’s 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.

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.

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.

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.