Design Manager

AA Euro Group are currently seeking a Design Manager to be part of a team with a leading main residential contractor delivering large scale residential projects in the Dublin area. The Design Manager will be responsible for coordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of a project ensuring the quality of the design and monitoring the delivery of the project. The Design Manager plays a key role in mitigating design risk and supporting the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable projects

Key Activities

• Design Management & Coordination
• Manage the full design process throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring drawings and design information are developed, reviewed, approved, and issued in line with the project programme.
• Review designs for buildability, coordination, compliance, and risk, ensuring they are suitable for construction.
• Ensure all design information is made available to the appropriate project teams in a timely and controlled manner.
• Maintain accurate design records, trackers, and document control systems throughout the project.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison
• Act as the main point of contact for clients on all design-related matters.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and clarity on design requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective communication methods between all parties involved in the design process.
• Risk, Compliance & Quality
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with design, including coordination clashes, programme risks, and construction impacts.
• Ensure all designs comply with health and safety legislation, including duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.
• Ensure design work meets relevant building regulations, industry codes of practice, and sustainability standards
• Support the preparation and maintenance of design risk assessments and design-related safety documentation.
• Team Leadership & Meetings
• Lead and manage the design function providing clear direction, support, and accountability.
• Chair design team meetings, design workshops, and coordination meetings.
• Prepare design reports, progress updates, and presentations for clients and senior management.
• Support and mentor junior design or project team members where required

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction design processes and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design interfaces and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk proactively.
• Confident chairing meetings and presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, health & safety legislation, and sustainable building standards.
• Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects.

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave, with additional days accrued for long service
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone supplied
• Company sick pay scheme
• Statutory and enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wedding leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including CPD and instructor training
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support
• Regular company social events and wellbeing initiatives