SENIOR COMPANY WIDE DESIGN MANAGER
Up to €120K plus vehicle, pension, bonus, healthcare DOE
Dublin Base ( Hybrid )
About the Company
Falcon Green has an exciting opportunity for a high calibre Architect/ Design Manager who is passionate about delivering construction projects. Specifically, in the residential sector. The opportunity is to grow, structure and lead design management across the business to ensure consistent high standards are maintained throughout the business.
About the Role
The role will require significant influence across the complete life cycle of projects from acquisition, planning and right through to construction and handover. A key focus within our approach is upfront construction status design, to allow our construction teams to deliver fast paced and efficient programmes.
Responsibilities
* Lead and implement the design management and coordination structure across the business to allow the business to scale up without compromising design standards and quality of construction status information.
* Robust knowledge of design stages, coordination and the ability to mark-up drawings and ensure third party design consultants are fully compliant with local building codes.
* Work alongside the planning and preconstruction teams to lead the briefing, procurement and appointment of suitably experienced design consultant partners.
* Lead, monitor and minute design team meetings across various projects within the business, ensuring the design programmes are achieved and all design outputs are compliant with DRES Standard Unit Types.
* Develop and maintain the standard library of unit types and continuously explore new typologies and designs to ensure cost efficiency and buildability.
* Work alongside rest of company's teams – planning, creative, commercial, construction and sales to ensure everyone's requirements are integrated within the design information produced by third party consultants.
* Attend site visits and meetings on various projects and within head office as required.
* Prepare monthly reporting for design progress, key issues and offer solutions to ensure programme alignment across the business.
Qualifications
* 10 years' experience, specifically in Architecture and or developer lead residential housing, duplexes and apartments.
* Degree in Architecture or other relevant qualifications.
* Robust knowledge of all planning and building regulations in Ireland and the UK.
* Ability to lead and manage design teams, interrogate designs and provide mark ups where required.
Required Skills
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
* Proficient in design software and tools.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with sustainable design practices.
* Familiarity with project management methodologies.
Pay range and compensation package
Up to €120K plus vehicle, pension, bonus, healthcare DOE.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Falcon Green is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If interested in this or similar opportunities- get in touch with Hugh Casey to discuss further.
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