My client is a well-established contractor with a reputation for delivering complex civil and building infrastructure projects across Ireland.
They pride themselves on quality, innovation, and collaboration, and are now scaling their design function in Cork to support upcoming growth.
They are seekig a Design Coordinator to lead, coordinate, and manage all design activities for projects in the Cork region, ensuring design deliverables meet quality, cost, programme, and compliance objectives.
You will act as the bridge between design, delivery, and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee design development from concept through to construction-ready stages, ensuring alignment with project requirements and client expectations
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams (structural, mechanical & electrical, architectural, civil, etc.) to integrate design outputs seamlessly
Review design drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and project scopes
Monitor design programme, maintain milestone schedules, flag delays or risks, proactively engage mitigation strategies
Lead design coordination meetings with internal teams, consultants, and client representatives
Maintain and manage design documentation, including drawing issue tracking, version control, and approvals log
Identify design risks and interface issues early, escalate and manage resolution through stakeholders
Support tendering and bid phases by preparing design input, clarifications, and technical material
Liaise with the construction team to ensure design intent is maintained during delivery and advise on design changes as required
Contribute to continuous improvement of design workflows, quality assurance, and process best practices
Mentor or support junior design coordinators or engineers, as needed
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years' relevant experience in design management/co-ordination on building or civil infrastructure projects
Proven experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in a complex project environment
Solid technical understanding of structural, M&E, architectural, and civil design interfaces
Experience in design reviews, compliance checks, and quality control
Strong competence with design software / tools and design documentation systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar)
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, adapt priorities, and balance time pressures
Sound understanding of relevant Irish/UK design standards, building regulations, and codes
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