Technical Coordinator

Recruiting across Construction, Commercial and PLC roles for Cairn Homes
Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Technical Coordinator with responsibility for the design and technical aspects of projects; managing and coordinating technical information. Reporting to a Technical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Briefing and advising external consultants and specialist subcontractors with Cairn Preferred approaches and details, within set timescales and budgets.

Supporting the Technical Manager to coordinate overall management of Pre-Construction Design.

Role will focus on Houses and Duplexes but will also support on low to mid rise apartment blocks.

Organising Design Team Meetings/Workshops and recording minutes.

Organising briefing sessions and workshops and presenting to various internal Cairn Teams for input and coordinating their approvals.

Chairing Design Workshops – champion Cairn product quality and legacy, focusing on delivering design excellence across the scheme.

Managing Cairn Design Guidance information and issuing out example design packages to consultants.

Ensuring Quality and the Customer is integral through the detailed design process, delivering quality across schemes through accurate design, suitable product specification and driving design compliance.

Developing a series of Design Guidance Drawings and information booklets to brief design teams.

Liaising with the in-house design and planning teams to give technical guidance on building and detailing methods.

Keeping abreast of new innovative products, practices and build methods.

Responsibility for communicating Cairn Design Management Strategy and Toolbox to all Design Team Members.

Coordinate technical information from grant or lodgement of planning permission to construction start on site.

Resolve day to day problems as they arise by preparing solutions and, where appropriate liaising with the technical manager and project manager for approval.

The Candidate

Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Architecture or Architectural Technology. 3+ Years of experience in residential architecture. Residential developer an advantage.

Knowledge & skillset in the key principles of design detailing & construction methods.

Knowledge and experience of Timber Frame Design and Construction desirable but not essential.

Appreciation of the benefits and drivers of customer lead housing.

Experience and aptitude for researching and implementing new building technologies.

Proficient in CAD and sketch design.

Excellent working knowledge of latest Building Regulations and certification standards.

Commercially astute with an ability to make value‑add contributions through the design development process.

Good spoken and written communication skills.

Methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate with a practical approach to problem solving.

Good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

Self‑motivated with ability to work on own initiative, and to be able to achieve time and quality targets.

Flexible, agile and able to take responsibility for completing designated tasks and report back to Technical Manager.

Willingness to travel between sites across greater Dublin and a full driving licence.

Working with Cairn
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.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance with Irish Life health

Annual salary review

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

Talent Development Programmes

Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

Position Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design

Industry: Construction

Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €52,000 – €63,000 per annum

Our purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive. When Cairn builds, it’s Built For Good.

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