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Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Technical Manager with primary responsibility for the design and technical aspects of projects; managing and coordinating technical information from grant of planning permission through to project completion.
Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, you will manage the workload and performance of direct reports – a D&B Coordinator and Document Controller. The role also involves reviewing design with the Planning Team on buildability and value engineering matters.
Key responsibilities:
* Reviewing and managing design post planning achieved and pre‑commencement on site to achieve the best possible standard prior to the tendering process.
* Agreeing with the department heads and MD on initial design deliverables and programme for the design team to achieve.
* Adopting a ‘best value’ approach to minimise costs and maximise value.
* Ensuring all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated – structures, M&E, façades, internal specification, service strategies and maintenance strategies.
* Aiding the PM to develop and manage the Design Programme which forms part of the broader Master Development Programme.
* Reviewing design to include the viability of off‑site production/alternative methods of construction.
* Leading the optimisation process, focusing on delivering design excellence across the scheme.
* Managing external consultants and specialist subcontractors with design responsibilities, ensuring delivery against the brief within set timescales and budgets.
* Assisting on the appointment of external consultants and managing their performance.
* Leading on the production and management of scopes of works, appointment documents, technical programmes, collateral warranties, references and fee proposals.
* Ensuring translation of the planning scheme into an efficient and workable commercial solution.
* Overseeing technical specifications in line with client requirements within sales and budget constraints, working closely with in‑house architects and external design team partners.
* Ensuring all statutory enquiries, crossovers, sewer connections, etc., are submitted and pursued for timely return.
* Working with the Design Team to resolve clearance of planning conditions, building regulation approval, project insurance conditions, party wall conditions and BER certification.
* Ensuring that all required Technical Submittal approvals are delivered to facilitate the project programme.
* Overseeing the shop drawing production process for specialist subcontractors with design responsibility.
* Managing the Design Development process during the Procurement stage to ensure the timely production of coordinated Design Team information.
* Chairing Design Team meetings and workshops – champion Cairn product quality and legacy.
* Keeping abreast of innovative new product, practices and build methods.
The candidate – key requirements;
* Degree / Higher Diploma in Architecture or equivalent; 5+ years post‑qualification experience.
* Experience in the design and detailing of mixed‑use residential developments, preferably high‑rise; previous developer/house builder essential.
* Excellent working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
* Good spoken and written communication skills.
* Methodical, detail‑oriented and accurate.
* Cooperative team player, willing to work at all levels.
* Self‑motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Capability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
* Willingness to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.
Working with Cairn:
At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above‑industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio designed to support you for whatever life brings.
We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which includes:
* Performance‑related bonus
* Pension scheme with matching contributions
* Full health insurance with Irish Life health
* Annual salary review
* Paid maternity & paternity leave
* Free Cairn annual leave days
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
* Tax saver – travel and bike to work
* Talent Development Programmes
* Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.
At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come – creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.
Because when Cairn builds, it’s Built For Good.
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