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Design Manager
Design Architecture
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market 4,500 EUR–6,500 EUR/mo (54,000 EUR–78,000 EUR/yr)
About the Company
Design Manager KM Lynskey Ireland Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Dublin, Ireland The Company: KM Lynskey is a well-established company with a proven track record in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects through both our main contracting and subcontracting divisions. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, as well as our dedication to safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As our operations continue to expand across Europe, we are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will possess significant construction design knowledge, a minimum of five years' relevant experience, and strong communication and coordination skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional seeking to develop their career within a rapidly growing international construction business.
About the Role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design phase of multiple design-and-build projects across Europe.
Responsibilities
- ● Lead and manage design teams to deliver practical, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.
- ● Liaise with site management teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- ● Ensure all client design requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
- ● Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project objectives and develop effective design strategies.
- ● Demonstrate adaptability through experience across data centre, commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
- ● Oversee the production and coordination of design documentation, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- ● Conduct design reviews to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
- ● Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, design standards, and codes of practice.
- ● Maintain strong awareness of commercial, regulatory, and technical factors that may impact project outcomes.
- ● Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in design delivery.
Requirements
- ● Proven experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator with significant exposure to Data Centre projects.
- ● Strong knowledge of building regulations, standards, and construction practices.
- ● Advanced ability to interpret design documentation, drawings, and 3D models.
- ● Previous experience working with a main contractor is desirable.
- ● Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
- ● Full Irish Driving Licence.
- ● Relevant technical qualification or third-level degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- ● Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in design coordination, design management, or a similar role.
Benefits
- ● Competitive salary package
- ● Work-life balance
- ● Pension scheme
- ● Ongoing training and professional development
- ● Career progression opportunities
- ● Exposure to large-scale European projects
- ● For an ambitious candidate, this is an ideal opportunity for career development within a dynamic and expanding organisation.
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