Technical Coordinator - West Dublin

Cairn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Annual salary review

Maternity/paternity leave

Annual leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance

Tax saver

Talent development

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cairn is seeking a Technical Coordinator to manage design and technical aspects of residential projects in the greater Dublin area. You will coordinate consultants, run design workshops, and ensure adherence to Cairn design guidance and quality standards.

The role requires architecture/architectural technology qualifications, CAD proficiency, and strong knowledge of Building Regulations. Travel between sites and collaboration with the Technical Manager are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology.
• CAD proficiency and knowledge of design detailing.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and standards.
• Experience in residential design and customer-led housing approach.

Responsibilities

• Brief and advise external consultants and subcontractors within timescales and budgets.
• Coordinate pre-construction design and design team meetings.
• Lead design workshops and present to Cairn teams for approvals.
• Ensure quality and customer focus through detailed design and product specification.
• Develop design guidance drawings and information booklets.
• Liaise with in-house design and planning teams for technical guidance.
• Travel between sites across greater Dublin and coordinate with Technical Manager.

Skills

CAD

Sketch design

Building Regulations

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Timber frame design

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Technical Coordinator with responsibility for the design and technical aspects of projects; managing and coordinating technical information. Reporting to a Technical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Briefing and advising external consultants and specialist subcontractors with Cairn Preferred approaches and details, within set timescales and budgets.
• Supporting the Technical Manager to coordinate overall management of Pre-Construction Design.
• Role will focus on Houses and Duplexes but will also support on low to mid rise apartment blocks.
• Organising Design Team Meetings/Workshops and recording minutes.
• Organising briefing sessions and workshops and presenting to various internal Cairn Teams for input and coordinating their approvals.
• Chairing Design Workshops – champion Cairn product quality and legacy, focusing on delivering design excellence across the scheme.
• Managing Cairn Design Guidance information and issuing out example design packages to consultants.
• Ensuring Quality and the Customer is integral through the detailed design process, delivering quality across schemes through accurate design, suitable product specification and driving design compliance.
• Developing a series of Design Guidance Drawings and information booklets to brief design teams.
• Liaising with the in-house design and planning teams to give technical guidance on building and detailing methods.
• Keeping abreast of new innovative products, practices and build methods.
• Responsibility for communicating Cairn Design Management Strategy and Toolbox to all Design Team Members.
• Coordinate technical information from grant or lodgement of planning permission to construction start on site.
• Resolve day to day problems as they arise by preparing solutions and, where appropriate liaising with the technical manager and project manager for approval.

The Candidate

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Architecture or Architectural Technology. 3+Years. experience in residential architecture. Residential developer an advantage.
• Knowledge & skillset in the key principles of design detailing & construction methods
• Knowledge and experience of Timber Frame Design and Construction desirable but not essential.
• Appreciation of the benefits and drivers of customer lead housing.
• Experience and aptitude for researching and implementing new building technologies;
• Proficient in CAD and sketch design.
• Excellent working knowledge of latest Building Regulations and certification standards.
• Commercially astute with an ability to make value-add contributions through the design development process.
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate with ability to take a practical approach to problem solving.
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative, and to be able to achieve time and quality targets.
• To be flexible, agile and to take responsibility for completing designated tasks and report back to Technical Manager.
• Willingness to travel between sites across greater Dublin and a full driving licence.

Benefits

• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)