Responsibilities:
- Ensure designs and technical information comply with relevant Irish Building Regulations, Technical Guidance Documents, planning requirements and BCAR obligations, using Revit and other architectural software packages.
- Support the effective coordination of architectural, structural, civil and building services information.
- Work closely with companies in-house Architect, QS, design and construction teams to resolve technical and buildability issues before they affect programme, quality or cost.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and deliver agreed information to the required standard and programme.
- Contribute to the development of efficient design systems, BIM processes and technology-enabled ways of working within company.
- Design Development, Irish Planning & Building Regulations and Technical Delivery
- Develop residential designs from concept through planning, technical design and construction stages.
- Prepare high-quality architectural drawings, details, schedules and construction information.
- Translate design intent into technically sound and buildable solutions.
- Develop construction details appropriate to the building type, materials and construction methodology.
- Ensure drawings and technical information are accurate, coordinated and suitable for use by the construction team.
- Review project requirements and identify technical issues early enough to avoid unnecessary redesign, delay or site disruption.
- Manage design information and drawing revisions in a clear and controlled manner.
Planning
- Prepare architectural information and documentation required for Irish planning applications.
- Assist in developing designs that respond appropriately to planning policy, development plans, site constraints and client requirements.
- Coordinate planning drawings and supporting information with consultants and other members of the project team.
Revit and AutoCAD Drawing Production
- Develop, maintain and coordinate Revit models for assigned projects.
- Produce construction drawings and technical information directly from coordinated project models where appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate modelling, drawing and file-management standards.
Design Coordination
- Coordinate architectural information with structural engineers, civil engineers, M&E consultants, energy consultants and other specialists.
- Review consultant information and identify clashes, omissions or inconsistencies before information reaches site.
- Ensure consultant and supplier information is properly incorporated into architectural drawings and models.
Construction & Site Report
- Work directly with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider construction team to support project delivery.
- Attend live sites where required to review technical issues, clarify design intent and understand construction progress.
- Respond to technical queries from site in a practical and timely manner.
Project & Workload Management
- Take responsibility for architectural and technical deliverables on assigned projects.
- Manage workload across several concurrent residential projects at different stages of development.
- Work to agreed project programmes and communicate early where information, decisions or external dependencies may affect deadlines.
- Take an active interest in how technology can improve design quality, coordination and productivity.
- Explore appropriate uses of BIM, automation, AI-assisted tools, plugins and other emerging technologies within the design process.
Essential Experience and Capabilities
- Qualification in Architectural Technology or a closely related discipline.
- At least three years' relevant post-qualification professional experience.
- Practical experience working on residential projects in Ireland.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents.
- Practical understanding of BCAR and the Irish planning environment.
- Strong Revit capability, including experience producing technical and construction-stage information.
- Good knowledge of residential construction methods, detailing and buildability.
- Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural and other consultant information.
- Experience preparing accurate planning and construction drawing packages.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams concurrently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of technical issues.
- Full driving licence with own transportation.
Desirable Experience
- Experience taking private one-off houses, extensions and renovations, and multi-unit residential development projects through several stages from planning to construction.
- Experience preparing and managing Irish planning applications.
- Experience supporting BCAR compliance on live construction projects.
- Strong AutoCAD and SketchUp capability.
- Experience working directly with contractors, site teams or within a design-and-build environment.
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