Design Manager
JOB_53691351124940Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin North/MeathWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
€70,000 - €90,000 + Benefits
Design Manager - Residential Developer
Your new company
This company is a well‑established and growing residential developer with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality housing schemes across Ireland. With a focus on design excellence, sustainability, and long‑term value, the company manages developments from land acquisition and planning through to construction and handover. Their portfolio includes large‑scale housing, build‑to‑rent, and mixed‑use residential schemes, delivered in partnership with leading consultants and contractors.
As the business continues to expand, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of current and upcoming residential developments.
Your new role
The Design Manager will take full responsibility for managing the design process across multiple residential projects, from early concept and planning stages through detailed design, construction, and handover. Working closely with internal development and construction teams, as well as external consultants, the successful candidate will ensure that all designs are coordinated, compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with the project programme.
This role offers the opportunity to be involved in high‑profile residential schemes and to influence design quality while balancing programme, cost, and buildability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full design lifecycle from feasibility and planning through to construction and completion
- Coordinate and manage external design consultants including architects, engineers, and specialist designers
- Review and manage design information to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, fire safety, and current legislation
- Ensure all designs meet required quality, sustainability, and constructability standards
- Act as the key point of contact between design teams, internal stakeholders, contractors, and planning authorities
- Ensure timely issue of coordinated design packages to support procurement and construction activities
- Work closely with the Commercial and Construction teams to ensure designs are aligned with project budgets and delivery timelines
- Support planning submissions, coordination of planning consultants, and responses to planning queries or conditions
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including BCAR, fire safety certifications, and assigned certifier processes
- What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a Design Management role within residential development, main contracting, or consultancy
- Strong experience delivering large‑scale housing or apartment developments through all project stages
- Solid understanding of Irish Building Regulations, planning processes, and construction methodologies
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent technical knowledge and strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Strong commercial and programme awareness
- Confident communicator with experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Proficient in design and project management software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM environments, MS Project)
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with wider development and site teams
What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a team of leading construction and design professionals, delivering high‑quality residential developments across Dublin and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of up to €95,000, depending on experience, along with a strong benefits package that includes a company vehicle or fuel allowance, a competitive pension contribution, annual salary reviews, and discretionary bonus schemes. The company also offers flexibility around working hours where required, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
This is an organisation that actively invests in its people. They are committed to the ongoing development and progression of their staff and provide clear career progression pathways and opportunities for professional growth. Additional benefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus all national holidays. You will work on long term projects with a consistent pipeline of future work to allow job stability. Phone, Laptop and IT equipment provided for work purposes. Clear promotion plans in place for consistent progression.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Design ManagerJOB_536913511249402026-01-212026-04-22
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