Location:
Dublin/Cork
Employer’s Address
59 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 WP8 & The Coach House, Dundanion, Blackrock Road, Cork, T12 T6YC
Closing Date:
01 Apr 2025
Employer’s Website
https://www.rkd.ie
Employer’s Email
hr@rkd.ie
Job Description
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Design Manager at a leading international architectural practice.
The successful candidate has experience working across multiple sectors of the practice, with multiple clients, design teams and on various projects. They should have experience working at all work stages of a project.
The experience must range from early-stage design to completion of a medium to large scale complex construction project. The role requires a well-rounded understanding of the construction process and the architect’s roles and responsibilities.
This role will specifically focus on supporting our Data Centre, Life Sciences, Industrial and Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.
Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Responsible to lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects as per client’s instructions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within the agreed fee.
• Expert project level design knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Architectural Design and the relevant parameters of performing same.
• Be familiar with and demonstrate an understanding of the contractual obligations of all parties, under various procurement routes.
• Site visits to provide construction and technical support.

Requirements

• Strong Revit skills advantageous but not essential.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience working in the Irish construction sector.
• Qualified and registered Architect with professional experience in complex projects. Candidates with a project management or engineering background also desirable.
• Applicants must be familiar with current Irish Building and Planning Regulations.
• Experience in the high technology, process driven or industrial sector building design.

Personal Qualities

• An excellent communicator who can work effectively and productively with all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to collaboratively solve complex problems working constructively with key project stakeholders.
• Innovative thinker who strives for architectural and design excellence.
• Highly customer orientated.
• Well organised and successful in time and resource management.

• Responsible to lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects as per client’s instructions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within the agreed fee.
• Expert project level design knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Architectural Design and the relevant parameters of performing same.
• Be familiar with and demonstrate an understanding of the contractual obligations of all parties, under various procurement routes.
• Site visits to provide construction and technical support