Role
: Design Manager - HO based
Client
: Renowned Developer
Location
: Dublin City
Salary
: Highly competitive package
Our Client:
Our client is a top-tier Developer that takes great pride in the homes and communities they build. From Planning and Design through to Construction and Landscaping, their focus on placemaking sets them apart.
With one of the most significant Commercial & Residential pipelines in the Irish market, they can offer staff the chance to deliver some of the most talked about projects in Ireland.
The Role:
As a Design Manager, you will be baseout of their Head Office and will support the delivery of residential schemes across the client's Irish development portfolio, overseeing architectural design work produced by external consultants to ensure alignment with design standards, market expectations and regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with planning, technical, commercial and sales teams, reviewing design outputs at all stages and identifying opportunities for optimisation. The role also involves managing design briefs, maintaining design templates and guidance documentation, contributing to the selection of external finishes and products, and supporting stakeholder agreement on key design decisions.
Required Background:
* Degree in Architecture or a related discipline
* 7+ years' professional experience in residential design; developer experience advantageous
* Strong knowledge of housing and apartment design guidelines
* Experience reviewing and coordinating external design consultants
* Ability to balance design quality, customer requirements and construction practicality
* Good understanding of current planning policy and building regulations
* Proficiency in CAD or Revit, SketchUp (or similar 3D software) and InDesign
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
The Package:
Competitive salary on offer, with 22 days' annual leave, bonus, pension, healthcare, & further perks for the successful candidate.