Design Manager – Lead for Residential Dublin Projects

PE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

PE Global are working with a leading tier 1 Building and Fit Out contractor in Dublin to hire a Design Manager for three major residential developments. You will focus on a single project, coordinating architects, engineers and subcontractors to deliver design on time and within budget.

The role requires a degree in engineering or construction management, with postgraduate qualifications and Engineers Ireland membership desirable. An attractive rewards package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management or related subject.
• Postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Membership of Engineers Ireland desirable.
• Experience as Design Manager on large-scale residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across disciplines (architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors).
• Review and monitor design programmes to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Chair and coordinate design team meetings and track actions.
• Review drawings and specs for compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Identify design risks and develop practical solutions with the team.
• Liaise with Project Manager, site teams and commercial teams to align design with construction.
• Coordinate flow of technical information between consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes with clear documentation.
• Assist with value engineering to improve cost efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and packages in line with design intent.
• Ensure design documentation is fully coordinated prior to construction.
• Maintain records of design decisions, approvals and revisions.
• Collaborate with client and stakeholders to meet objectives and milestones.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

RFI management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Job description

PE Global are working with a leading tier 1 Building and Fit Out contractor in Dublin to hire a Design Manager for three major residential developments. You will focus on a single project, coordinating architects, engineers and subcontractors to deliver design on time and within budget.

The role requires a degree in engineering or construction management, with postgraduate qualifications and Engineers Ireland membership desirable. An attractive rewards package accompanies the role.