Construction Design Manager - Cork

Construction Design Manager

Tier 1 Main Contractor

Location: Cork

Salary: €85,000 - €90,000 + Company Car + Pension + Bonus

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in Cork is currently seeking an experienced Construction Design Manager to join its expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale pharmaceutical, commercial, and residential projects, delivering technically complex schemes from pre-construction through to handover.

The Role

As Construction Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process, ensuring that all design activities are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with construction and commercial requirements. You will work closely with internal project teams and external consultants to drive efficient and buildable design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across all project stages
• Lead design team meetings and act as the primary point of contact for consultants
• Ensure design solutions meet programme, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Review and manage design information, drawings, and technical submissions
• Identify and manage design risks and opportunities for value engineering
• Liaise closely with construction, commercial, and procurement teams to support delivery
• Ensure design is fully coordinated and buildable prior to and during construction

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Design Manager with a Tier 1 or large main contractor
• Strong background delivering large-scale pharma, commercial, and residential projects
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of construction methodologies
• Strong coordination, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex design packages
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-value project environments