Overview
Assistant Design Manager – Dublin
Build your future with Sisk. Shape the skyline. Lead with design.
AtJohn Sisk & Son, we’ve been building excellence for over 160 years. As a family-owned international construction company, we’re proud to deliver trust, certainty, and value to our clients—while being at the heart of change. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and drivenAssistant Design Managerto join our growing team inDublin.
Your Role
As anAssistant Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the design process across exciting and complex construction projects. Reporting to the Project Lead or Senior Design Manager (depending on project scale), you’ll be the vital link between consultants, suppliers, and internal teams—ensuring seamless collaboration and design excellence from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
* Take ownership of design-related elements during thetender and pre-construction phases
* Support the selection and management of thedesign team, including consultants and specialist subcontractors
* Ensuretimely deliveryof design information aligned with programme and budget requirements
* Collaborate closely with theM&E Coordinatorto ensure full integration of building and services
* Mentor and supportDesign Coordinatorsduring the construction phase
* Ensure compliance withstatutory design regulations, planning permissions, and building control
* Contribute tocost meetingsand ensure design aligns with commercial objectives
* Use digital tools such asBIM, CAD, Viewpoint (4Projects), and Microsoft Office to manage and communicate design information
Experience
What You Bring
* A degree inConstruction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related design discipline
* Experience supportingpre-construction and construction phaseson large-scale projects
* Strong understanding ofprocurement routes,contract types, andbuilding regulations
* Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset
* Familiarity withBREEAM,CDM regulations, andprogramming software
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skills
Additional Information
What We Offer
* Competitive salarywith annual reviews
* Company car or car allowance
* 26 days annual leave(plus option to purchase 5 more)
* Employer pension contributions
* Flexible and remote working options
* Enhanced parental leave
* Professional developmentand educational support
* Travel expensesand competitive mileage rates
Why Join Sisk?
At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and limitless potential. You’ll work alongside great people, on projects that shape communities and cities.
We Welcome All Backgrounds
We know that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hold talented people back. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We valuetransferable skillsand diverse perspectives.
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