Design Lead
Kilkenny
Full time permanent (hybrid after probation)
Up to 70k salary DOE + additional benefits. 

Optimize Recruitment is partnering with a leading local company that delivers high-end projects within the pharmaceutical and data centre sectors. Reporting to the Design Manager, the successful candidate will take ownership of the full design process, oversee all technical deliverables, and drive continuous improvement of design standards. Our client is experiencing strong activity in Ireland, the UK, and across Europe, with a robust pipeline of upcoming projects.

Requirements:

• Level 7 or 8 Qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering or equivalent desired.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Must be proficient in Revit/BIM
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong problem solving abilities and leading with a sense of urgency
• Organised with a high attention to detail.
• Project Management qualification/diploma or equivalent desired.
• Knowledge of design software not limited to Revit and Navisworks.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the design team delivers drawings and documents and the delivery of the design brief/deliverables using your technical building expertise.
• Liaising with the Design Manager/ Project Engineer Manager to complete the design of projects and to ensure all the requirements quoted are included in the design.
• Reviewing specifications and documents to ensure all design deliverables are met in a timely manner. Propose cost effective products and solutions while meeting specifications and requirements
• Reviewing and quality checking design drawings, documents and procurement schedules with the Project Manager/Project Engineer prior to issue.
• Reporting directly to supervisors/team leaders to ensure deadlines are met and details of the project are produced accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with the project management teams to update documents where necessary.
• Ensure that handover documentation is compiled and issued appropriately.
• Providing information along with bills of materials to the procurement department to allow material orders.
• Visiting site to problem solve, ensure constructability and record survey information.
• Issuing documents to clients as requested.
• Liaise with the Client and other stakeholders as required to ensure a smooth handover of the design package.
• Production of technically sound architectural deliverables (drawings, specification, schedules) using Revit, in accordance with project standards and schedule.
• Ensure all design work conforms to standards and is buildable. Contribute to the development of architectural standards and solutions.
• Responsible for planning of resources on projects ahead of schedule and project kick off where possible.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Senior Architectural Technician position and similar opportunities contact: Alan 056-7786631 / 0858072559 or Alan@optimizerecruitment.ie

Alan is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14450.

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