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