Senior Architect

Kevin Jackson Architects Limited; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kevin Jackson Architects Limited in Ireland invites applications from Architects (RIAI Registered) with 7–12 years of experience to lead and deliver complex healthcare and public sector projects. You will mentor teams, manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary design groups, ensuring compliance with Irish Building Regulations and Public Works Contracts.

You will drive design excellence, oversee planning, tender and construction stages, and contribute to the firm’s ongoing

Qualifications

• Strong design, technical and project delivery capabilities across all project stages.
• Experience delivering complex healthcare/public sector/education projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating consultants, contractors and clients.
• Thorough knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, statutory approval processes and Public Works Contracts.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery workflows.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach to project delivery.
• The ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project team across all stages of healthcare/public sector projects.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist advisors.
• Prepare and oversee planning applications, tender docs, construction information and specs.
• Chair project meetings, present design proposals and prepare project reports.
• Undertake site inspections, contract administration and construction stage services.
• Manage delivery in line with Public Works Contracts and healthcare design standards.
• Contribute to growth of the healthcare/public sector portfolio.

Skills

Design

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

BIM workflows

Education

RIAI Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Following a number of significant recent appointments, we are expanding our healthcare design team and are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality architecture and technical excellence.

These roles offer the opportunity to lead and develop major healthcare projects from concept through to completion, working alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic team of architects and technologists.

The Role

Successful candidates will play a key role in the delivery of complex healthcare and public sector projects, including:

Leading and mentoring project team.

Managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement

Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist advisors

Preparing and overseeing planning applications, tender documentation, construction information and technical specifications.

Chairing project meetings, presenting design proposals and preparing project reports.

Undertaking site inspections, contract administration and construction stage services.

Managing project delivery in accordance with Public Works Contracts, statutory requirements and healthcare design standards.

Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice's healthcare and public sector portfolio.

We are looking for:

Architects (RIAI Registered)

with approximately 7-12 years' professional experience.

Candidates should demonstrate:

Strong design, technical and project delivery capabilities across all project stages

Proven experience delivering complex built projects, ideally within the healthcare, public sector or education sectors

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating consultants, contractors and clients

Thorough knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, statutory approval processes and Public Works Contracts

Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery workflows

Strong organisational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively

A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach to project delivery

The ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Why Join Kevin Jackson Architects?

At KJA, you will have the opportunity to work on some of Ireland's most significant healthcare projects, contributing to environments that positively impact communities and patient care.

We offer a collaborative studio culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to design excellence and innovation.