Design Manager - Limerick

Founded in 1859, we are an International Construction Company that strongly emphasises performance, quality, teamwork and a hands-on” management approach to ensure client satisfaction.

Family ownership for five generations has set the cultural tone for John Sisk & Son.

We have been Building Excellence for over 165 years by building trust, certainty, and value for our clients.


Design Manager - Limerick

John Sisk & Son are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our in house Design Team.

Currently working on Project Opera, the 3.7-acre project at Opera Square is a landmark commercial development in Limerick City.

We require someone with at least 5 years experience as a Design Manager with previous Facade experience.



You will be:

Ensuring the design management procedure is being followed and implemented as appropriate on the projects.

This would include production and maintenance of the DRM, design programme, RFI schedule, MIDP, (in conjunction with the CDE), IRS, statutory condition trackers, design change and risk trackers and design documentation required to achieve practical completion.

Taking ownership of design related items within the tender process or within the construction phase including production of written narrative/presentation material.

Having input into the selection of the design team including the production of the design team appointments (consultant and subcontractor) if directly employed or split of responsibility if traditional including DRM, scope, MIDP, programme and fee.

Understanding and providing solutions where possible, against the status of ‘strategic design’ items within the tender/construction documents and in line with company procedures including planning, building control/BCAR, third party requirements, brand requirements etc.

Ensuring the design recognises all aspects of health & safety, sustainability, and quality related matters.

Working with the site team (incl.

QS) to consider alternatives design solutions including MMC.

You will have:

Degree Level 6 in architecture, engineering, building services or related field + minimum 5 years’ experience.

Desirable experience in CDE, BIM and any planning software.

Desirable training and experience with sustainability accreditation and H&S.

Experience of site/delivery, commercial and contract procedures..

Understanding of building regulations/BCAR, planning permission and PSDP procedures.

Good communication and presentation skills.

Be able to use Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Desirable HSE / Acute hospital experience

Remuneration & Benefits:

Competitive salary

Extensive Rewards & Benefits

26+ days annual leave

Much more!

At present we can only consider candidates that are currently residing in Ireland who meet the above-mentioned criteria.