Lead Design Manager – Residential D&B, Dublin

STRIVE Search; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search in Ireland is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for residential Design & Build projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely, buildable design information from planning through handover.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive leadership team, with emphasis on managing multiple projects, maintaining design development documentation, and ensuring compliance with building

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as Design Manager or Design Coordinator in residential D&B projects.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, planning processes, and D&B contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design process on residential D&B projects, ensuring timely delivery of coordinated and buildable design information.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Chair regular design team meetings and workshops to track progress and resolve design-related issues.
• Ensure design outputs align with cost plans, construction programmes, and client requirements.
• Oversee statutory approvals, planning conditions, and technical submissions.
• Support procurement and construction by providing accurate design information and resolving queries on-site.
• Identify design risks and lead mitigations.
• Maintain documentation of design development throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

STRIVE Search in Ireland is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for residential Design & Build projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely, buildable design information from planning through handover.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive leadership team, with emphasis on managing multiple projects, maintaining design development documentation, and ensuring compliance with building