Design Manager | Leading Contractor | Dublin Permanent

Design Manager | Leading Contractor | Dublin

 

  • Key role overseeing design delivery on high-profile construction projects
  • Join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work in Dublin
  • Excellent package, benefits, and long-term career progression opportunities

 

Oradeo Recruitment are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading contractor in Dublin. This role involves managing and coordinating the full design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design information is delivered on time, fully compliant, and aligned with project objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-quality developments while playing a pivotal role in mitigating design risk and driving successful project delivery.

 

Design Manager Responsibilities:

 

  • Manage and coordinate the design process across all project phases, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and approved design information
  • Review designs for buildability, compliance, coordination, and potential risks prior to construction
  • Ensure all drawings and design documentation are issued and controlled in line with the project programme
  • Maintain detailed design records, trackers, and document control systems throughout the lifecycle of the project
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients on all design-related matters, ensuring clear communication and alignment
  • Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design integration and clarity
  • Identify and manage design-related risks, including coordination clashes and programme impacts
  • Ensure all design activities comply with health, safety, and welfare regulations, including construction safety legislation
  • Ensure compliance with building regulations, industry standards, and sustainability requirements
  • Lead design team meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions, providing clear direction and accountability
  • Prepare and present design reports, progress updates, and technical information to clients and senior management
  • Support and mentor junior team members where required

 

Necessary Skills & Requirements:

 

  • 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 knowledge of construction design processes, project delivery, and multidisciplinary coordination
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple design interfaces and deadlines effectively
  • Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, health & safety legislation, and sustainable construction practices
  • Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach to problem solving
  • Confident in leading meetings and presenting to clients and senior stakeholders

 

For more information about this Design Manager position or other Design/Project Management opportunities, contact Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 16877188 or email recruitment@oradeo.com

 

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, the UK, and Europe for professional recruitment services and managed labour across Construction & Civil Engineering, Data Centres, Mechanical & Electrical, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energies sectors.

Job Overview

  • Negotiable
  • Date Posted:
  • Expiration date : June 6, 2026
  • Location: Anywhere
  • Job Title: Design Manager | Leading Contractor | Dublin
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