PassivHaus Designer

The Practice

An established Dublin-based architectural studio delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use projects across Ireland is hiring a Passivhaus Designer to join a growing technical team.

The practice is known for:

• Strong design standards with a highly technical delivery approach
• A consistent pipeline of new-build and retrofit work
• A focus on low-energy, high-performance buildings
• A supportive, collaborative studio environment with clear progression routes

The Role

This position suits an architect/architectural technologist/designer with a strong interest in Passivhaus principles, building physics, and energy-efficient detailing, who wants to play a key role in delivering high-performance projects from early-stage design through to technical delivery.
You will be involved in:

• Supporting the design and delivery of Passivhaus / low-energy projects (new build + retrofit)
• Developing and reviewing technical details to ensure airtightness, thermal continuity, and buildability
• Producing high-quality construction information and technical packages
• Coordinating with consultants and contractors to ensure performance targets are achieved
• Assisting with PHPP modelling inputs and performance documentation (depending on experience)
• Attending technical workshops and project meetings when required

Requirements The ideal candidate will have:

• Passivhaus Designer qualification (or actively working toward it)
• Experience working on high-performance / low-energy buildings
• Strong knowledge of airtightness strategy, thermal bridging, insulation continuity, and energy-efficient detailing
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred) and strong technical drawing capability
• Ability to communicate clearly with design teams, consultants, and site teams
• A proactive mindset and strong attention to detail

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with retrofit/deep retrofit projects
• Familiarity with PHPP and low-energy calculations
• Understanding of Irish Building Regulations and construction standards
• Experience producing tender/construction stage packages

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work on genuinely sustainability-led projects with real technical ambition
• Strong pipeline of work and long-term stability
• Supportive team environment with structured development
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid flexibility (depending on project and workload)

To find out more information, please contact Cody Barton for a confidential discussion on +353 (0)83 109 0634 or at cody@psgroupltd.com, or apply now.

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