Design Manager

Design Manager wanted in Limerick or Cork (Whichever is closest to you). The role will also have some Hybrid working, large construction company operating over 100 years. You will be working on exciting and innovative projects, majority of which in Life Sciences sector, large pharma constructrion projects throughout the EU & UK. Design Manager - An MEP background – Understanding projects with process-led design (Mechanical Engineering background is preferred, but Electrical Engineer with Automation experience would also be considered) Very Good Hourly Rates or PAYE available. You will Have: * Experience working with Design and Build, Contract Management/CMR and/or EPCM project delivery models. * Project Management Awareness as minimum – understand scope description, level of detailing and clarification of design responsibility by different parties considering different types of contracts * Delineate design scopes and drive the design process throughout the project stages * To support the pre-construction stage * An MEP background – understanding projects with process-led design (Mechanical Engineering background is preferred, but Electrical Engineer with Automation experience would also be considered) * Have experience working on Life Sciences and Technology projects, and/or Data Centres – it is a strong differential, but background in infrastructure and industrial projects or Process engineering in general could suit. * Technical knowledge and leadership - ability to perform design review/"Page turn" and gap analysis * Ability to manage design team/consultants and specialist subcontractors (design portion). * Good Commercial awareness * Planning and procurement driven * Emotional Intelligence awareness – flexibility, resilience, and growth mindset; and self-driven/proactive professional You will have: * Degree preferably MEP and have at least 8+ years’ experience. * Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads. * You will have the ability to Influence with good presentation and negotiation skills * You should have good approach to Teamwork and mentor/mentee * Good Delegation skills and the ability to achieve delivery through others – that is a big point since we do not develop design in house, we manage consultants/specialists to achieve the required design deliverables/results. * Ability to lead technical meetings/workshops, and manage technical submission and compliance with URs, building regulations, etc * Understanding of Information Management (RFIs, Document submission and approval process, etc) and document controlling processes (not necessarily performing on daily basis, but understanding the inputs required to the Document Controller and ability to extract/read data provided from doc control systems) * To be proficient in Microsoft Package/Apps (specially excel), Navisworks (Revit is a differential) * Opportunity for Hybrid role: Ireland and site based (in Cork/Limerick area), company office and home-office. * Some travel/site visits (across Ireland, UK and potentially Europe – Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, etc). Remuneration & Benefits: * Competitive salary * Opportunity for Hybrid * Extensive Rewards & Benefits * 26+ days annual leave * Much more