Design Manager - Dublin South - Leading Tier-1 Main Contractor

Lumen Search

The Role

Overview

Manage pre‑construction design, coordination and compliance for large, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • progress reporting
  • issues tracker
  • design management
  • regulatory compliance
  • stakeholder approval
  • pre‑construction planning

Tasks

You will also update and review the design consultants' monthly Engineering & Procurement Progress Report, maintaining a design issues tracker for the architectural scope of work to ensure the efficient resolution of any issues, and ensure the project stays on track, adheres to required standards, and meets all necessary specifications throughout the pre-construction phase. The role involves managing the pre-construction design phase of projects, with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and reviewing engineering work to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, processes, and procedures. You will oversee the design process, ensuring client and key stakeholder approvals at each project stage.

Requirements

  • 7+ years
  • degree
  • contractor exp
  • fit‑out
  • building regs
  • collaboration

What You Bring

Our client is looking for a Design Manager that has significant experience in the delivery of large-scale, complex projects - either someoen with Main Contractor/Developer/Subcontractor expeirence, or also Senior Architects/Technologists with plenty of delivery experience. -Ability to work collaboratively with other Stakeholders on projects -Main Contractor/Subcontractor/Developer experience ideally -7+ years’ experience in Construction needed -Previous experience on projects such as fit-out highly beneficial -Ability to work freely in Irish market required -Degree in Construction, Architecture or Engineering required -Prior experience with Irish/UK Building Regs needed

Benefits

Excellent salary, vehicle/allowance, bonus and Pension on offer. Salary: Highly competitive package

The Company

About Lumen Search

-Nurturing a culture of innovation and excellence, the company has become a trusted partner in the construction talent market. -Its founder-led team combines recruitment expertise with deep industry knowledge, creating lasting connections in key sectors. -The company has successfully placed professionals in high-profile projects, showcasing its ability to bridge traditional and innovative construction landscapes. -By focusing on niche markets, it offers personalized recruitment strategies, making it a go-to agency for specialized roles.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Engineering

Surveying

Architecture

Project Management

Consultancy

Environmental Health and Safety

Sustainability

Residential

Commercial

Infrastructure