Design Manager

Sisk; Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Recognition programme

Collaborative and innovative environment

Job summary

Sisk in Athenry-Oranmore is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee design teams in a modular construction environment. Responsibilities include managing team meetings, ensuring design quality, collaborating across departments, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have 7+ years experience in contracting or design consultancy, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and a relevant qualification at NFQ Level 7. The company offers a collaborative environment and emphasizes equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Tier 1 contracting, Tier 2 contracting, modular contracting or design consultancy companies.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Creative mind and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Attending, hosting or coordinating department meetings.
• Ensuring that design work meets quality standards.
• Collaborating with teams to achieve design goals.
• Delegating and reviewing team work.
• Motivating and mentoring team members.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

NFQ Level 7 in Architectural Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Vision Built, a Sisk Company, is a leading offsite construction company delivering high-quality modular and panelised building solutions. Our team combines innovation with practical construction expertise to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. We are now recruiting an experienced Design Manager who will efficiently manage design teams/departments in modular/MMC environment.

Responsibilities

• Attending, hosting or coordinating department meetings.
• Ensuring that the design work is of sufficient quality and that all directives are being followed.
• Collaborating with your own team and with other departments to achieve design goals.
• Working to meet the expectations of the client.
• Delegating work where necessary and reviewing that work when it has been completed.
• Creating innovative ideas and designs and putting them into a context that the rest of the team and the client/customer can understand.
• Developing a budget and analysing that budget regularly to ensure it remains tenable.
• Mentoring and guiding team members and motivating them to achieve their goals and yours.
• Conducting team training on developments within the design work or new business guidelines.
• Motivate, encourage and support internal and external design teams.
• Aim for timely, high-quality and understandable production of structural drawings and designs.
• Assist in creating the design delivery schedule with the client, project manager, design managers and consultants.

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in Tier 1 contracting, Tier 2 contracting, modular contracting or design consultancy companies
• Proficient in Revit/AutoCAD software
• Proficient use in MS Office

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7 in Architectural Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
• Creative mind and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills

Additional Information

Vision Built, a Sisk Company, offers a rewarding career within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Our people are recognised for their contribution through the Sisk Rewards & Recognition programme, supporting excellence, performance and growth across the business.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.