Lead Design Manager for Major Construction Projects

Hunter Savage; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

UK/ROI exposure

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter Savage in Dublin is seeking an experienced Design Manager to own the design process across major construction projects. You will work closely with consultants, designers, subcontractors and clients, coordinating across UK and ROI sites.

The role involves managing design development from pre-construction through completion, appointing and overseeing consultants, and developing design programs. Travel to UK/ROI sites is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or design, or equivalent.
• 3+ years' construction project experience with design management responsibilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing design information.
• Strong document management and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; problem-solving capacity.
• CSR/CSCS card; BIM/AutoCAD experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage design development from pre-construction to project completion.
• Appoint, manage and monitor consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors.
• Develop design programmes and Information Release Schedules.
• Coordinate design information ensuring compliance with specs and statutory requirements.
• Chair design meetings and manage RFIs, approvals and drawing control.
• Monitor Planning, BCAR and BREEAM requirements.
• Provide technical and commercial support, identifying design risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Support tender submissions, client presentations and project handover documentation.
• Promote safe, sustainable and innovative design solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/Postgraduate qualification in construction or design

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Hunter Savage in Dublin is seeking an experienced Design Manager to own the design process across major construction projects. You will work closely with consultants, designers, subcontractors and clients, coordinating across UK and ROI sites.

The role involves managing design development from pre-construction through completion, appointing and overseeing consultants, and developing design programs. Travel to UK/ROI sites is required.