Design Manager: Senior Architect – Hybrid & Client‑Facing Lead

Lumen Search Ltd.; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Lumen Search Ltd. is partnering with an international, design-led architectural practice to appoint a Design Manager in Dublin.

You will oversee the delivery of large-scale projects, coordinating between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors, and driving contract administration to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a track record across all project stages, strong client-facing skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally outside Ireland.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of delivering large-scale projects.
• Experience with data centre/pharma/life sciences is advantageous.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of contracts administration.
• Ability to lead projects from cradle to grave.
• Prioritize meeting client needs to secure repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple complex projects in a coordinated manner.
• Act as interface between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure contract administration and project governance are followed.
• Occasional travel within Ireland to sites as required.

Skills

Design management

Client relations

Contract administration

Project leadership

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Job description

Lumen Search Ltd. is partnering with an international, design-led architectural practice to appoint a Design Manager in Dublin.

You will oversee the delivery of large-scale projects, coordinating between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors, and driving contract administration to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a track record across all project stages, strong client-facing skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally outside Ireland.