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Design Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Galway
Location:Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€70,000 - €90,000
Skills:
REVITAUTOCADMS OFFICEARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGYCIVIL ENGINEERINGSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERINGDESIGN MANAGEMENTMODULAR CONSTRUCTIONMMC
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Job Description

Posted on: March 24, 2026

Overview Vision Built, a Sisk Company, is a leading offsite construction company delivering high-quality modular and panelised building solutions. Our team combines innovation with practical construction expertise to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. We are now recruiting an experienced Design Manager who will efficiently manage design teams/departments in modular/MMC environment. Responsibilities

  • Attending, hosting or coordinating department meetings.
  • Ensuring that the design work is of sufficient quality and that all directives are being followed.
  • Collaborating with your own team and with other departments to achieve design goals.
  • Working to meet the expectations of the client.
  • Delegating work where necessary and reviewing that work when it has been completed.
  • Creating innovative ideas and designs and putting them into a context that the rest of the team and the client/customer can understand.
  • Developing a budget and analysing that budget regularly to ensure it remains tenable.
  • Mentoring and guiding team members and motivating them to achieve their goals and yours.
  • Conducting team training on developments within the design work or new business guidelines.
  • Motivate, encourage and support internal and external design teams.
  • Aim for timely, high-quality and understandable production of structural drawings and designs.
  • Assist in creating the design delivery schedule with the client, project manager, design managers and consultants.

Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in Tier 1 contracting, Tier 2 contracting, modular contracting or design consultancy companies
  • Proficient in Revit/AutoCAD software
  • Proficient use in MS Office

Qualifications

  • NFQ Level 7 in Architectural Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture or equivalent
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
  • Creative mind and attention to detail
  • Good organisational skills
  • Time management and multi-tasking skills

Additional Information Vision Built, a Sisk Company, offers a rewarding career within a collaborative and innovative environment. Our people are recognised for their contribution through the Sisk Rewards & Recognition programme, supporting excellence, performance and growth across the business. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.

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