Design Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Longford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Ireland is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a dynamic design team. This permanent role based in Longford requires strong management and technical skills, along with proficiency in AutoCAD. The successful candidate will manage projects, collaborate with production, and mentor designers. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a senior design role in the timber frame, modular design, or residential sectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage design programmes in line with client agreements.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects and support tender processes.
• Collaborate with production to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to deliver high-quality projects.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Manager – Longford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to lead a dynamic in-house design team with one of Ireland’s leading timber frame and roof structure manufacturers. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong management and leadership skills, the ability to work well under pressure, while coordinating closely with production, estimating, and site teams to deliver efficient, high-quality design solutions. This is a permanent role based in Co.Longford.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design programmes in line with client agreements.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects and support tender processes.
• Collaborate with production to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to deliver high-quality projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 Years Experience in a Senior Design role in the Timber Frame, Modular Design, or Residential Sectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and results‑driven.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ranait Coughlan

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[phone] (01) 66 20088