Design Manager

About CPAC Modular

At CPAC Modular, using Modern Methods of Construction, MMC specialising in volumetric modules, we design and construct high-quality buildings that set new standards for sustainability, speed, and innovation in a fast-track environment.

Our multi award-winning in-house team specialises in delivering permanent solutions across education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors.

With the opening of our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we’re expanding our capacity and our team.

Now is the perfect time to join us and help build smarter.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design development process across multiple construction projects.

This role manages a multidisciplinary team, this role will require close collaboration with internal departments, external consultants, and client representatives to ensure technically robust, compliant, and efficient design delivery from concept through to construction.

The role is based, at our head office in Dunshaughlin, with the option of working remotely each Wednesday.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design process and documentation across multiple projects from early-stage concept to handover.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team, providing support and guidance to team members, while disseminating workload.
• Act as the primary design liaison between internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and clients for all design-related matters.
• Oversee coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, and manufacturing design disciplines.
• Ensure design output complies with relevant Building Regulations, planning requirements, and statutory approvals.
• Provide expertise and coordinate with internal departments across the construction and manufacturing teams relating to design timelines.
• Drive innovation in modular design.
• Lead ISO 19650 and NSAI Agrement Cert compliance.
• Review and sign off design drawings, specifications, schedules, and BIM models.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design integrity and compliance.
• Manage design risks, identify clashes, and resolve technical issues early.
• Ensure all designs are aligned with CPAC Modular’s manufacturing, transport, and installation capabilities.
• Support pre-construction and estimating teams with technical input and buildability assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the design process and company standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Professional accreditation (RIBA, CIAT, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE) – desirable
• BIM certifications – advantageous
• 5+ years previous experience in Construction Design.
• Previous experience in personnel management is essential.
• Experience using a variety of IT software packages.
• Experience in coordinating external audits (ISO 19650) would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving ability
• Commercially aware and detail-focused
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on landmark modular projects across Ireland
• Career development in an award-winning company driving innovation in MMC