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

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