Senior Architect / Design Manager - Architectural Studio

Lumen Search Ltd.; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Lumen Search Ltd. is partnering with an international, design-led architectural practice to appoint a Design Manager in Dublin.

You will oversee the delivery of large-scale projects, coordinating between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors, and driving contract administration to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a track record across all project stages, strong client-facing skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally outside Ireland.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of delivering large-scale projects.
• Experience with data centre/pharma/life sciences is advantageous.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of contracts administration.
• Ability to lead projects from cradle to grave.
• Prioritize meeting client needs to secure repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple complex projects in a coordinated manner.
• Act as interface between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure contract administration and project governance are followed.
• Occasional travel within Ireland to sites as required.

Skills

Design management

Client relations

Contract administration

Project leadership

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Job description

Role: Design Manager

Client: Renowned International Studio

Location: Dublin

Salary: Competitive package

Our Client:

Our client is an international Design-led Architectural practice that prioritises designing places that make a positive difference in the world. With offices across Ireland & Europe, they are known for designing renowned projects across a diverse range of sectors.

This award-winning Practice has contributed to some of the most talked about projects in Ireland in the recent past, and due to a significant pipeline of work ahead of them, they are keen to speak to talented Design Management Professionals as they look to expand their service offering.

The Role:

Our client is looking to speak with seasoned professionals with expertise in overseeing the delivery of large-scale complex projects while also managing client relations - and the successful candidate can come come from an Architectural, Engineering or Technologist background.

In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the deliver of multiple objects at any given time. As such, a track-record in all stages of project delivery are required. You will be the interface between clients, design teams, consultants and contractors, and a solid understanding of contract administration is needed.

This client-facing position will also require strong interpersonal skills due to the collaborative nature of the role, and ideal candidates should be comfortable with infrequent travel outside of Ireland.

Requirements:

• Third Level Qualification in Architecture/Engineering needed
• 7+ years experience in delivering significant projects effectively
• Previous experience in delivering Data Centre/Pharma/Life Sciences highly beneficial
• Exposure to client-facing roles
• Solid understanding in Contracts Administration
• Ability to lead projects from cradle to grave
• Prioritize meeting the client’s needs in order to ensure repeat business

Package:

Strong base salary on offer, along with discretionary bonus, hybrid working, and additional annual leave accrued with time amongst other perks.