Technical Coordinator - West Dublin

Cairn Homes PLC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

Continuous Professional Development funding

Paid leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading residential construction firm in Dublin is seeking a Technical Coordinator to manage the design and technical aspects of housing projects. The candidate will brief external consultants, support the Technical Manager, and ensure quality outcomes throughout the design process. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology and have over 3 years of experience in residential architecture. The role requires proficiency in CAD and a solid understanding of construction methods. Cairn offers competitive packages and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in residential architecture is required.
• Experience with Timber Frame Design is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate technical information for projects.
• Support Technical Manager in Pre-Construction Design.
• Organize Design Team Meetings and workshops.

Skills

Residential architecture experience

Knowledge of construction methods

Proficient in CAD

Good communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

CAD Software

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;
• Light Gauge Steel, Bathroom Pods + Pre-Cast Concrete. Off Site Construction.
• 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.

Working with Cairn:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• 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
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good