Technical Design Manager

September Consulting Ltd

Ireland

On-site

EUR 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract
Location: Dublin 4
Company pension + bonus

Job summary

September Consulting Ltd seeks a Technical Design Manager to lead a team of designers delivering technically excellent, compliant designs for complex commercial projects. You will produce and review detailed drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with client requirements and building regulations.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position based in Dublin 4, with a focus on leadership, collaboration across departments, and continuous design quality improvements through digital tools.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Proven experience delivering accurate technical designs for complex projects.
  • Strong ability to produce and review detailed technical drawings and specifications.
  • Solid understanding of building regulations, safety standards and compliance.
  • Ability to translate client/architect requirements into feasible designs.
  • Proficiency with CAD and Revit as core design tools.
  • Familiarity with project management software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design team to deliver accurate, compliant architectural and product designs for complex projects.
  • Produce, review and approve detailed technical drawings, specifications, and schedules to meet standards and client expectations.
  • Support bids and tenders through site surveys and technical input, translating requirements into feasible design solutions.
  • Maintain design quality by aligning with building regulations and project briefs.
  • Collaborate with sales, delivery teams and suppliers to develop practical, innovative design solutions.
  • Drive process improvements by integrating digital design tools and refining workflows.

Skills

Leadership
Technical design
Detail drawings
Building regulations
Client requirements interpretation
CAD
Revit

Tools

CAD
Revit

Job description

Marketing, Sales, Technology, PMO/Business Support, Compliance/Legal

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  • Permanent contract
  • Location: Dublin 4
  • Company pension + bonus

Join a forward-thinking organisation specialising in innovative specialist contracting projects across commercial spaces. As a Technical Design Manager, you will lead a team of designers to deliver technically excellent, compliant, and practical designs.

This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes directly, collaborate across departments, and develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment that values design quality and innovation.

What will you be responsible for?
  • Lead the technical design team in developing accurate, compliant architectural and product designs for complex projects.
  • Produce, review and approve detailed technical drawings, specifications, and schedules ensuring they meet standards and client expectations.
  • Support bids and tenders through site surveys and technical input, translating client and architect requirements into feasible design solutions.
  • Maintain design quality by ensuring all work aligns with building regulations, safety standards, and project briefs.
  • Collaborate with sales, project delivery, and suppliers to develop practical, innovative design solutions that drive efficiency and value.
  • Drive process improvements by integrating digital design tools and refining workflows to increase productivity and accuracy.
What experience makes you eligible?
  • Proven experience in technical design within specialist contracting, glazed partitions, glazed walls, and folding wall installations for commercial interiors, fit-out, or related sectors.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience producing and reviewing complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of building regulations, safety standards, and compliance.
  • Ability to interpret client and architect requirements into feasible designs.
  • Proficiency with digital design tools (e.g., CAD, Revit).
  • Knowledge of project management software.
What's on offer?
  • Permanent contract
  • Location: Dublin 4
  • Company pension + bonus

This opportunity is a full-time permanent role, based in Ballsbridge. Competitive salary and benefits package offered. To hear more about this position or to discuss your suitability, apply today and we will be in touch with more information.

Eighteen years ago, in 2006, our company was founded with a vision to make a significant impact in our industry. Today, as we celebrate our 18th anniversary!

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