Senior Architect (Associate)

Wallace Myers International; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking a Senior Architect in Dublin to lead end‑to‑end architectural delivery on high‑specification industrial projects. You will act as the Registered RIAI Architect, own client relationships, and drive BIM‑based delivery within an in‑house team.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years post‑professional experience in Ireland and an RIAI registration. AutoCAD is mandatory; Revit/BIM proficiency is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post‑professional practice experience in Ireland.
• Registered RIAI Architect status (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning, Health & Safety, Building Regulations (FSC/DAC, BCAR).
• Ability to lead design teams from inception to completion.
• AutoCAD proficiency; Revit BIM proficiency advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead registered RIAI Architect role from inception to completion.
• Manage client interface, delivery planning, scheduling and reporting.
• Lead BIM-based delivery coordinating architecture, structures and M&E information.
• Develop detailed technical design and specifications to IFT/IFC packages.
• Ensure Building Regulation compliance and quality control of production information.
• Administer RIAI contracts and review subcontractor submissions.
• Mentor junior staff and provide internal CPD.
• Conduct site visits for surveys and inspection of works.
• Stay updated with legislation, standards and design techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

RIAI registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity

An established Dublin practice is looking for a Senior Architect to lead architectural delivery on high-specification industrial projects, from first concept through to handover. This is a genuinely senior, hands‑on role: you will act as the Registered RIAI Architect on your projects, own the client relationship, and lead BIM‑based delivery across a fully integrated in‑house design team.
You will join a leading Irish multidisciplinary engineering and architecture consultancy with over 30 years of quality service, 2,500 projects delivered and 90% return clients. The practice works with international and Irish blue‑chip clients across pharma, healthcare, food and medical devices, offering Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural design, project management and compliance services under one roof.

Why This Role

• Lead projects end to end - planning, tender and construction packages through to construction‑stage support, with real autonomy and director‑level visibility.


• True multidisciplinary delivery - architecture, structures and M&E are designed in‑house, so services, structure and architectural coordination happens at the next desk, not across a consultant chain.


• Specialist, high‑value sector - technically demanding, long‑term work for repeat clients in a sector that rewards deep expertise.


• Hybrid working and a practice that invests in training, CPD and career progression, with clearly defined performance goals.


• Mentor and shape the team - develop junior staff and lead internal CPD within a close‑knit professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the role and duties of a Registered RIAI Architect, acting as Senior Project Architect from inception to completion.


• Lead the client interface, project delivery planning, scheduling and reporting; attend and lead design, construction and subcontractor meetings.


• Lead BIM‑based delivery, coordinating Revit/AutoCAD design information from architectural, structural and M&E disciplines, with a strong focus on services, structure and architectural coordination.


• Develop detailed technical design, specifications, systems and elements to IFT and IFC packages.


• Lead Building Regulation compliance (BCAR) and quality control of production information, drawings and documents.


• Administer RIAI Building Contracts; review subcontractor technical submittals and respond to contractor RFIs.


• Manage sub‑consultants and contribute to tender and H&S documentation.


• Undertake site visits for surveys and inspection of works.


• Direct and mentor junior team members, including delivery of internal CPD.


• Stay current with legislation, standards and design techniques.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' post‑professional practice examination experience in Ireland, with Registered RIAI Architect status (or equivalent standing).


• Good knowledge of Irish statutory requirements and procedures, including Health & Safety, Planning and Building Regulations (FSC/DAC and BCAR).


• Proven experience leading design teams from start to finish, including planning, tender and construction packages.


• Strong technical competency, with the ability to translate design intent into concise tender and construction information.


• Experience administering RIAI contracts.


• AutoCAD proficiency as a minimum; Revit proficiency or a keen interest in BIM is an advantage.


• Industrial or pharma sector experience is desirable but not essential.


• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills, with a client‑focused approach and high attention to detail.