Design Coordinator

About the Role

Join BAM UK & Ireland as a Design Coordinator based in Carlow, Ireland, contributing to projects that positively impact communities. You will work closely with BAM’s Design & Build Design Team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and compliance throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate purposefully with the Design & Build Design Team (DT) and related parties.
• Prepare and submit Material Test Submissions (MTS), known as "RDD", to the Department of Education and related technical assessors.
• Ensure compliance of all MTS and Test Submissions (TS) with the Government Workplace Regulations (GWR), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations (SSWR), and contractual documents.
• Oversee issuance of Design Submissions and Designer Checklists to technical teams via the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Manage, attend, and record site Benchmark Mockups and First of a Kind (FoK) inspections, including documentation of attendance and photographic evidence, uploading reports to the CDE.
• Verify subcontractors’ and suppliers’ documentation such as Declarations of Performance (DOPs) and CE markings are current and accurate.
• Complete design-related sections of bi-weekly Contractors Progress reports, including details on design submissions, MTS, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinate design development through all project phases from concept to construction.
• Lead and facilitate design team meetings efficiently.
• Supervise the design of façade systems including curtain walling, cladding, glazing, and brickwork from initial concepts to construction detailing.
• Manage the flow of design information through Autodesk platforms and ensure timely communication.
• Collaborate with mechanical & electrical, structural, and architectural designers to resolve design clashes and technical concerns early in the process.
• Track and manage design submissions, RFIs, and approvals to comply with project schedules.
• Organize mock-ups, sample panels, and material selection processes in conjunction with architects and clients.
• Apply strong expertise in Irish Building Regulations, BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations), and relevant façade standards.

What BAM Offers

Be part of a leading construction firm with opportunities to develop your skills on some of Ireland's largest and most stimulating projects. BAM offers competitive salaries and benefits including:

• 8% pension contributions
• Private health insurance coverage
• Dental plan benefits
• 26 days of annual paid leave, increasing with tenure
• Two wellbeing days each year
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Learning and development opportunities promoting internal career progression
• Company vehicles provided based on role requirements
• Additional attractive perks

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong people management and interpersonal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
• Experience working within highly regulated environments
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Exceptional organizational skills

Desired Experience:

• Previous on-site experience in design management, site management, or project management
• Engineering degree and/or experience functioning as a site or senior engineer
• Exposure to medium to large-scale construction projects
• Understanding of construction methodologies
• Familiarity with web-based contract communication tools
• Certification such as Safe Pass and Manual Handling training

About BAM

BAM is committed to building a sustainable future by constructing vital infrastructure and high-quality buildings across Europe. Our culture embraces diversity and inclusivity, welcoming talent from all walks of life regardless of background, gender, or other characteristics.

Recruitment Inclusivity

We ensure our recruitment and onboarding practices are fully inclusive. Should you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.