Design Coordinator

Brightpath Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Career progression

Exposure to high-profile projects

Salary up to €65,000 DOE

Job summary

Brightpath Recruitment is seeking a Design Coordinator in Galway for a leading Irish contractor. The role supports delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, with site visits to live projects including residential, schools, healthcare and pharma.

You will coordinate design activities, support the Design Manager and project team, manage design plans, review constructability, maintain design records, and ensure BCAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities between internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Support the Design Manager and Senior Project Team throughout delivery.
• Assist with the implementation and management of project design plans, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain design deliverables registers, trackers, and project documentation.
• Review design information for constructability and identify risks or issues.
• Monitor the flow of design information to align with programmes and procurement.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders.
• BCAR responsibilities.

Skills

BIM

BCAR

Document control

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Location: Galwaywith site visits (Live projects include residential, schools, healthcare and pharma)

Salary: Up to €65,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is one of Ireland's Top 20 Contractors, delivering high-quality construction projects across the public and private sectors. With offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, the Midlands, and London, they have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions across Healthcare, Residential, Education, Industrial, Hospitality, Fit-Out, Refurbishment, and Controlled Environment projects.

With project values ranging from €500,000 to €75 million, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work nationwide.

The Role

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Design Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities between internal teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Support the Design Manager and Senior Project Team throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Assist with the implementation and management of project design plans, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Maintain design deliverable registers, trackers, and project documentation.
• Review design information for constructability and identify potential risks or issues.
• Monitor the flow of design information to ensure alignment with project programmes and procurement schedules.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• BCAR responsibilities

Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Design Coordinator or similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes, BCAR and document control systems.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to €65,000 DOE
• Permanent position with a leading Irish contractor
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile projects