Design Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Design Manager to join our client’s construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects by managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered on programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead design team meetings and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure timely delivery of design information.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor design programmes and ensure information is issued in line with the construction programme to avoid delays.
• Identify design risks, technical issues, and clashes, working collaboratively with project teams to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Support value engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve buildability, programme efficiency, sustainability, and cost performance.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial Teams, and Design Consultants to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Manage the design change process, ensuring all revisions are documented, communicated, and implemented effectively.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, or similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, design management processes, and project delivery.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, planning processes, and current construction standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using document management systems and design coordination platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Brendan Rogers or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 638 4400
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
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