Design Manager

Hunter Savage; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage in Dublin is recruiting an experienced Design Manager to own the design process across major construction projects in Ireland, the UK and ROI, collaborating with consultants, designers, subcontractors and clients to deliver integrated, compliant design solutions.

The role covers design development from pre-construction to handover, coordinating design information, monitoring Planning, BCAR and BREEAM, and supporting tender submissions and project handover activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or design.
• Minimum 3+ years' construction project experience with design management responsibilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating design information.
• Strong document management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; CSR/CSCS card desirable; BIM/AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design development from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Appoint, manage and monitor consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors.
• Develop design programmes and Information Release Schedules.
• Review and coordinate design information for specifications and compliance.
• Chair technical meetings and manage RFIs, approvals and drawing control.
• Monitor Planning, BCAR and BREEAM requirements.
• Provide technical and commercial support, identifying design risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Support tender submissions, client presentations and project handover documentation.
• Promote safe, sustainable and innovative design solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree/Postgraduate qualification in construction or design

Tools

BIM/AutoCAD

Job description

Dublin, with travel to construction sites throughout the UK and ROI

We are hiring for our client, a leading construction organisation, seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to take ownership of the design process across major construction projects, working closely with consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors, clients and project teams.

Top 3 Things to Know

• Significant project ownership across the full design management process
• UK & ROI project exposure, working across a diverse construction portfolio
• Career development opportunity within an established and progressive construction business

The Role

• Manage design development from pre-construction through to project completion
• Appoint, manage and monitor consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors
• Develop design programmes and Information Release Schedules
• Review and coordinate design information, ensuring compliance with specifications and statutory requirements
• Chair technical and design meetings and manage RFIs, approvals and drawing control
• Monitor Planning, BCAR and BREEAM requirements
• Provide technical and commercial support, identifying design risks, value engineering and opportunities
• Support tender submissions, client presentations and project handover documentation
• Promote safe, sustainable and innovative design solutions

The Person

• Degree/Postgraduate qualification in construction or design, or equivalent
• 3+ years' construction project experience, including design management responsibilities
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and design information
• Strong document management and coordination skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• CSR or CSCS card
• BIM/AutoCAD, professional membership and SMSTS/SSSTS are desirable

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to major UK and ROI construction projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, technically focused working environment
• Opportunity to progress within an established construction business

Salary details are provided as a guide and will depend on experience and expertise.