Senior Design Manager
- 09 Jan 2026
- €70,000 - €80,000
- Limerick
- Permanent / Full Time
Summary The Senior Design Manager will lead the design coordination and delivery of a major water/waste water framework projects across the Limerick/Galway/Tipp/Clare region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and leading communication between the contractor and client.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Mentoring and developing members of the design team.
- Take charge of allocated projects and assigned engineers, ensuring effective leadership, coordination, and technical delivery.
- Develop, review and approval of design documents and details, providing technical expertise and guidance where required.
- Ensure designs prioritise safety, the environment, constructability, and commercial efficiency.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure project requirements are met.
- Review and contribute to design programmes, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and to the required quality.
- Undertake site visits and technical assessments to inform and validate design work.
- Identify opportunities for sustainability and innovation in design solutions.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to company growth.
Skills and Experience: - Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- 7+ years within the water/wastewater sector from an engineering role involving design responsibilities.
- Experience working in a similar role on Uisce Éireann projects is a bonus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholder developing design solutions.
- Ability to use own initiative, and problem solve.
- Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.