As the Design Manager, your role will be to manage the Cairn central design standards across all Cairn’s pipeline of projects, coordinating new innovative ways of working in terms of process, systems, and technology.
You will be reporting to the Design Lead – Pre-Construction & Innovation, along with supporting the broader pre-construction, planning, design, and delivery functions. You bring with you a capacity to unite teams and adopt a fresh, streamlined, and innovative approach to collaborative design at Cairn.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovation Management – Lead
* Project manage and coordinate new innovations within the established Cairn Innovation Framework, developing designs prior to their integration into use on a site project.
* Meet and develop product suppliers and subcontractors to organize design integrations and evaluate their products.
* Prepare implementation plans for innovation projects proposed for use on site, which contain risks, opportunities, costs, and technical challenges.
* Coordinate, program, and provide oversight of Cairn innovation activities, both on-site and in R&D development. Maintain a yearly program for each project.
* Further develop the innovation framework, program, and processes to underpin the business approach to innovation.
* Using the Technical Design Library, create standards for innovation and handover packages.
* Influence and ensure that critical design innovation decisions are made in a timely manner within the agreed delivery and procurement programs.
* Project manage and coordinate design innovation team inputs in respect of Cairn internal technical team, design functions (landscaping, interiors, and architecture), costs, sales, and construction.
* Coordinate technical due diligence on new products and areas of innovation, utilizing Cairn’s internal technical team and third-party advisors.
* Collaborate with the internal Sustainability team to ensure our sustainability strategy and targets are considered a key metric for any innovation initiative.
* Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to influence and challenge suppliers to provide high-quality, market-appropriate, and cost-effective products.
* Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams to establish a realistic and accurate budget for design materials, products, and systems solutions planned for each development prior to their use.
* Work with the Digital Construction Manager to integrate the standards into Cairn Digital Library.
Pre-Construction / Central Design Standards – Support
* Support in managing, organizing, and maintaining Central Design Standards Information.
* Assist in managing Pre-Construction Meetings and Pipeline.
* Coordinate with Design Leads (Product, Interiors & Landscaping) to ensure a consistent approach across all design and consolidate it into Cairn’s Design Library.
* Keep abreast of local and international innovations in construction and consult with professional institutions such as RIAI, coordinating with the Head of Technical and Construction & Operations Director on the agreed design innovation direction for Cairn.
* Engage with the supply chain and subcontractor base to communicate and embed new innovations in Cairn Design Standards.
* Produce drawings for the Cairn Technical Design Library and manage their completion where they are being completed externally.
Key Cairn Functional Interfaces:
* Design Lead – Product/ Architecture
* Design Lead – Interiors
* Technical Managers
* Commercial & Procurement
* Site Teams
* Customer / Sales Teams
* Sustainability
* Subcontractor Relationship Manager Team
The Candidate:
* Preferred Degree – Architecture/ Architectural Technology/ Project Management
* Evidence of proven ability as it relates to innovation and fresh thinking.
* Minimum 5 years’ design experience in residential construction or equivalent.
* Strong understanding of relevant building regulations, codes, and legislation.
* Ability to develop relationships and influence a wide variety of project stakeholders, including external design firms.
* Innovative mindset with confidence to challenge current methodologies.
* Ambitious and driven to deliver on their current portfolio and proactively identify further opportunities.
* Disciplined in following up projects and tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to program long-term activities.
* Ability to work independently using their initiative while contributing to the needs of the team.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Working with Cairn Homes:
At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above-industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.
We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits in Cairn which include:
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension scheme with matching contributions
* Full health insurance with Irish Life health
* Annual salary review
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme & funding
* Paid maternity & paternity leave
* Free Cairn annual leave days
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
* Tax saver - travel and bike to work
* Culture Committee
* Talent Development Programmes
* Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive. At Cairn, it is not what we build, it is why we build. It is about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come, creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, and reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.
Because when Cairn builds, it’s Built For Good.
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