Design Manager

D/RES Properties; Kildare; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

D/RES Properties is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of residential development projects from post-planning through procurement and construction. You will manage design consultants, coordinate multidisciplinary information and ensure compliance with planning conditions and Building Regulations.

The role requires thorough experience coordinating complex design packages, significant stakeholder liaison, and a proactive approach to value engineering and buildability

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in residential development, architectural practice, design management or main contractor.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and technical information.
• Strong understanding of the construction and development process from planning to delivery.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and statutory approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery from planning through construction commencement for projects 250–600 units.
• Coordinate design deliverables, consultant programmes and approvals tracking.
• Review and resolve design issues across architectural, structural, civil, M&E disciplines.
• Manage consultant performance and ensure timely issue of design information.
• Support procurement with coordinated technical submissions and shop drawings.
• Chair design team meetings and track risks, decisions and actions.
• Stay informed on new construction technologies and promote best practice.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Independent working

Education

Degree in Architecture / Arch. Technology / Construction Management

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

BIM

Job description

Role Purpose

The Technical Manager will support the delivery of residential development projects from post-planning through procurement and construction commencement. The role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day technical delivery of assigned projects, managing consultant teams obtaining statutory approvals, and ensuring technical information is delivered in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Coordination

• Lead the technical delivery of assigned projects from planning approval through to construction commencement from 250 units to 600 units.
• Establish, manage and monitor design deliverables and consultant programmes.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, M&E and specialist consultant information to identify, manage and resolve design issues.
• Own the coordination and timely issue of technical information in accordance with project requirements and programme milestones.
• Review opportunities for value engineering, buildability improvements, and alternative construction methodologies.
• Support the development of practical, buildable and commercially viable technical solutions.
• Consultant Management
• Lead day-to-day management of design consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage consultant performance at project level and ensure timely delivery of design information, escalating issues where required.
• Assist in the preparation of consultant appointments, scopes of service, fee proposals, collateral warranties and associated documentation.
• Track consultant actions and ensure issues are progressed and resolved efficiently.
• Chair project design team meetings and technical workshops.
• Track project risks, key decisions and outstanding actions.

Statutory Approvals & Compliance

• Coordinate applications and approvals with our engineering team who lead and manage the applications, including utility connections, road opening licences, service diversions and associated technical submissions.
• Manage planning condition discharge submissions and track progress through to approval.
• Assist in achieving Building Regulation compliance across all assigned projects.
• Support the management of BER certification requirements, insurance-related technical conditions and other project compliance obligations.
• Maintain accurate records of approvals, certificates and technical documentation.
• Maintain planning condition, statutory approval and technical compliance trackers.

Procurement & Construction Support

• Support the procurement process through the timely issue of coordinated technical information.
• Review technical submissions and shop drawings from specialist subcontractors.
• Assist in managing the design development process during procurement and pre-construction stages.

• Liaise with project, commercial and construction teams to ensure technical requirements are understood and incorporated into project delivery.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Keep informed of new construction technologies, products, sustainable solutions and modern methods of construction.
• Support implementation of company standards, technical procedures and lessons learned initiatives.
• Promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
• Support the delivery of high-quality developments that align with company standards and customer expectations.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within a residential developer, architectural practice, design management environment or main contractor.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and technical information.
• Strong understanding of the construction and development process from planning through to project delivery.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and statutory approval processes.

Desirable

• Experience working on residential or mixed-use developments.
• Knowledge of BCAR, BER certification and Irish construction regulations.
• Understanding of modern methods of construction and off-site manufacturing.
• Experience with document management systems (ideally Procore and SharePoint) and BIM environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to review technical drawings and identify coordination issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.