Senior Design Manager, Residential D&B (Dublin)

STRIVE Search; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search seeks a Design Manager for a well-established Irish developer delivering high‑quality design & build residential projects in Dublin. You will join a collaborative team of Design Managers and report to the Construction Director, enjoying autonomy while being supported by an experienced leadership team.

Lead the design process on residential D&B projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and site teams to deliver coordinated, buildable design information and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator role in residential projects.
• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and planning processes within D&B contracts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work autonomously and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Confident in reading and reviewing architectural and engineering drawings.

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 to ensure clarity, compliance, and quality across all design packages.
• Chair regular design team meetings and workshops to track progress and resolve design-related issues.
• Ensure that 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 and timely design information and resolving technical queries on-site.
• Proactively identify design risks and lead solutions to mitigate them.
• Maintain documentation and records of design development throughout project life cycles.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Autonomy

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

STRIVE Search seeks a Design Manager for a well-established Irish developer delivering high‑quality design & build residential projects in Dublin. You will join a collaborative team of Design Managers and report to the Construction Director, enjoying autonomy while being supported by an experienced leadership team.

Lead the design process on residential D&B projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and site teams to deliver coordinated, buildable design information and