Design Manager

RECRUITERS; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design teams within a modular/MMC environment for a prominent offsite construction client. You will coordinate department meetings, ensure design quality, and drive innovative solutions across internal and external teams.

You will also manage design budgets, mentor staff, and ensure timely production of structural drawings and schedules in collaboration with the client and Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend, host and coordinate department meetings.
• Ensure design work is of sufficient quality and all directives are followed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and other departments to achieve design goals.
• Work to meet client expectations.
• Delegate work and review completed designs.
• Develop innovative ideas and designs and communicate them clearly to teams and clients.
• Develop and regularly review design budgets.
• Mentor, guide and motivate team members.
• Conduct team training on design developments and new business guidelines.
• Motivate, encourage and support internal and external design teams.
• Ensure timely and high-quality production of structural drawings and designs.
• Assist in creating the design delivery schedule with the client, Project Manager, Design Managers and consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

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

Job description

Our client is a leading offsite construction company delivering high-quality modular and panelised building solutions across the construction sector.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Design Manager to efficiently manage design teams and departments within a modular/MMC environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend, host and coordinate department meetings.
• Ensure design work is of sufficient quality and all directives are followed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and other departments to achieve design goals.
• Work to meet client expectations.
• Delegate work and review completed designs.
• Develop innovative ideas and designs and communicate them clearly to teams and clients.
• Develop and regularly review design budgets.
• Mentor, guide and motivate team members.
• Conduct team training on design developments and new business guidelines.
• Motivate, encourage and support internal and external design teams.
• Ensure timely and high-quality production of structural drawings and designs.
• Assist in creating the design delivery schedule with the client, Project Manager, Design Managers and consultants.

Requirements

• NFQ Level 7 in Architectural Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.