Design Manager

At Glenveagh Properties, we recognize that our success is driven by our people. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious, creative, and driven to join our team and help us achieve our vision of creating extraordinary homes and communities. As a member of the Glenveagh Properties team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the industry, and to be a part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality projects.

The Design Manager will report to and support the Head of Design in ensuring that a consistent high-quality design is delivered across the Glenveagh portfolio of commercial and residential projects and will work across functions in order to improve standard and quality of product, while also introducing efficiencies.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Manage the design process during the preconstruction stage and throughout the construction stage using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise and always endeavour to identify VE opportunities.
• Manage and coordinate specialist subcontractor design input and facilitate workshops to agree/establish timelines
• Manage the involvement of the design team input and approval process of the supply chain
• Develop relationships with design team and project stakeholders during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
• Manage construction design team meetings and record minutes and issue to the team and follow up on actions
• Contribute and assist with the appointment and vetting of the Design Team and evaluate the Design Team performance
• Contribute and assist to ensure terms and conditions of appointment/novation are acceptable
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels between design team and the wider Glenveagh departments as required
• Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales. Design information/package to be coordinated with the procurement programme
• Attend Planning, Construction and Design Team meetings to monitor and record progress of actions and identify problems
• Maintain a professional image for the Company in all dealings with public and stakeholders
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

• The ideal candidate will be qualified in Architecture or Engineering with significant post graduate experience, preferably working with a developer on large residential projects

• A good understanding on statutory and regulatory compliance and an ability to review and comment on designs and track design team performance
• Experience using AutoCAD. BIM/Revit experience desirable
• A high level of organisation ability and IT literacy
• An ability to work with and manage the design team, specialist designers and subconsultants
• Experience using Aconex is desirable

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Access to our Digital Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Volunteering days
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [email protected].

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