Design Coordinator

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

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.

What’s in it for you?

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.

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.

  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.

    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.