Design Project Lead - Complex Infra, Client-Facing

Ethos; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

20–25 days holiday

Pension scheme

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Job summary

Ethos in Ireland is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects, protect client interests, and lead design teams through procurement and contracting strategies. You will develop execution plans, chair design reviews, and ensure compliance with industry standards across gateways, delivering high-impact, sustainable infrastructure projects.

Join Ethos to drive value across EMEA and beyond, with a collaborative team culture, growth opportunities, and a focus on

Qualifications

• 9+ years in project and design management with multi-project oversight.
• Extensive experience acting as the Client's representative and procuring/executing design schemes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Project and Design Management services across projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects concurrently and oversee the Design Team to meet briefs and timelines.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and monitor the Design Team, guiding to overcome roadblocks and maintain momentum.
• Act as the Client's representative, protecting interests in procurement strategies and developing briefs, design strategies, and execution plans.
• Establish and revise project execution plans, chair design reviews, and facilitate value engineering.
• Ensure cohesive design management across all stages, monitor briefs and scope.
• Conduct project file audits and schedule design reviews at gateways and control points.
• Organise technical review resources, address RFIs, and coordinate with internal teams for input into design and programs.
• Assist in preparing bid documents for Design Management tenders.
• Oversee project close-out with practical completion, post-occupancy evaluations, final accounts, and data/documentation.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Client liaison

RFI handling

Risk management

Bid/tender support

Job description

Ethos in Ireland is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects, protect client interests, and lead design teams through procurement and contracting strategies. You will develop execution plans, chair design reviews, and ensure compliance with industry standards across gateways, delivering high-impact, sustainable infrastructure projects.

Join Ethos to drive value across EMEA and beyond, with a collaborative team culture, growth opportunities, and a focus on