Design Manager – Dublin

Client:              

Our client is an European Building and Civil Contractor with numerous high value projects ongoing throughout Europe.

Responsibilities:

Develop innovative design solutions to client’s briefs and contractor’s proposals whilst controlling the professional team and subcontractors.  Thoroughly appraise tender documentation when received to identify risk, opportunity, insufficient information, inadequate or incorrect design.  Develop relationships with clients from concept stage onwards.  Manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.  Manage the relationship for the whole project team – with the client, subcontractors and professional team and resolve any queries.  Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities. Represent the company on D&B matters, including attending meetings with potential clients and representatives, and maintain the corporate image.

Skills:

Design / Engineering / Construction degree/qualification.  Thorough knowledge of computer and database applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project/Powerproject etc.  Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents. Proven excellent analytical and organisational skills.  Strong self-confidence, good judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions required.  Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills required.  Interact personably, yet professionally with client and regulatory officials and staff of all levels as well as with senior executives both within and outside the company.

For further information please contact Robert Bridgeman