Design Manager

Join Conack, one of Ireland's fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. We are looking for an experienced Design Manager (Architectural Background) to lead the design and coordination of Design & Build projects across Ireland.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from tender and design development through to construction and handover, delivering high-quality, compliant, and innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the design process from tender through to project completion
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and specialist designers
• Ensure design deliverables align with programme, budget, and project requirements
• Chair and lead design team meetings and workshops
• Manage design programmes and information flow in line with project timelines
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning, and statutory requirements (BCAR, FSC, DAC)
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions
• Drive value engineering and buildability solutions
• Oversee BIM coordination and digital design processes (ISO 19650)
• Manage subcontractor and supplier design packages and approvals
• Identify and resolve design risks, clashes, and coordination issues
• Support site teams with RFIs, technical queries, and construction-stage design
• Carry out site inspections to ensure design intent and quality standards are achieved

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in a Design Manager or Senior Architectural role
• Experience leading Design & Build projects ranging from 50 - 100 million
• Experience delivering Design & Build construction projects
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and BCAR processes
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Knowledge of BIM and digital project delivery (ISO 19650)
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and design coordination
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What You'll Get

• Company Pension Scheme
• Vehicle
• Bonus
• Career progression opportunities
• Work with one of Ireland's leading construction firms
• Exposure to high-profile, multidisciplinary projects
• Collaborative and innovative working environment

Conack is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace.