Junior Design Manager

Role:

Graduate Design Manager (Graduate Programme)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Company Overview

GagaMuller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific
divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital
services to owner organisations within the construction industry.

With a proven track record working alongside global
technology leaders and data centre developers, we combine local expertise with
global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to
the highest quality.

At GagaMuller, we empower people and organisations to build
with data.

Role Description

We are looking for a Graduate Design Manager to join
GagaMuller's Graduate Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent
graduate looking to begin their career in design management and project
delivery within the construction industry.

Working alongside experienced Design Managers, Project
Managers, BIM specialists, and multidisciplinary design teams, you will gain
practical experience supporting the coordination of complex construction
projects from concept through to completion.

Our Graduate Programme has been designed to provide
structured training, mentoring, and real project experience. From day one, you
will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your technical,
commercial, and project management skills while contributing to some of
Europe's most exciting commercial, infrastructure, and mission critical
developments.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Design Manager, you will support the
coordination and management of multidisciplinary design activities across a
range of construction projects.

Working closely with Design Managers, Architects, Engineers,
BIM teams, Quantity Surveyors, Schedulers, Contractors, and Client
stakeholders, you will assist with design coordination, technical reviews,
project reporting, and stakeholder communication throughout the project
lifecycle.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your
career within a fast-paced consultancy environment while receiving ongoing
mentoring and professional development from experienced project professionals.

Responsibilities

Scope & Delivery Management

• Support
  Design Managers with coordinating multidisciplinary design activities
  across all project stages.
• Assist
  in monitoring design deliverables and programme milestones.
• Review
  design documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance
  with project requirements.
• Support
  technical reviews and coordination of consultant design information.
• Assist
  with tracking project actions and design deliverables.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work
  closely with Architects, Engineers, BIM teams, Contractors, and Project
  Managers.
• Attend
  project meetings, design workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Assist
  in coordinating information between project stakeholders.
• Support
  communication of design updates and project progress.
• Build
  strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Support
  Design Managers in identifying design risks and coordination issues.
• Assist
  in monitoring compliance with project standards and client requirements.
• Review
  RFIs, technical queries, and design changes.
• Help
  maintain project quality standards and document control procedures.
• Support
  project governance and change management processes.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare
  meeting minutes, project reports, and design trackers.
• Maintain
  project documentation and coordination records.
• Assist
  with monitoring design progress against programme milestones.
• Support
  preparation of presentations and stakeholder reports.
• Ensure
  accurate project records are maintained throughout delivery.

5. Collaboration & Integration

• Work
  collaboratively with Project Management, BIM, Commercial, Construction,
  and Scheduling teams.
• Support
  integration of design activities with project planning and delivery.
• Contribute
  to digital construction and BIM coordination initiatives.
• Assist
  with continuous improvement of project delivery processes.
• Promote
  a collaborative and solutions-focused working environment.

Qualifications

• A
  Bachelor's or Master's degree (or expected graduation) in Architecture,
  Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering,
  Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural
  Engineering, or another related AEC discipline.
• Strong
  communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent
  attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good
  problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency
  in Microsoft Office applications.

What We Are Looking For

• Recent
  graduate or final-year student looking to begin a career in Design
  Management.
• Interest
  in multidisciplinary construction project delivery.
• Understanding
  of construction design processes and project coordination principles.
• Knowledge
  of BIM, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, or similar
  software would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills with the ability to work within collaborative project
  teams.
• A
  proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Interest
  in commercial, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre
  projects.

Graduate Development Programme

As part of the GagaMuller Graduate Programme, you will
receive:

• Structured
  graduate onboarding and mentoring.
• Hands-on
  experience working on live construction projects.
• Exposure
  to Design Management, Project Management, BIM, Commercial, and
  Construction teams.
• Ongoing
  technical and professional skills development.
• Support
  towards relevant professional accreditation and career progression.
• Opportunities
  to work on major commercial, infrastructure, and mission critical
  developments across Ireland and Europe.

Benefits

• Comprehensive
  healthcare coverage.
• Generous
  company pension contribution.
• Competitive
  annual leave allowance and work-life balance benefits.
• State-of-the-art
  technology and hardware.
• Social
  and fitness initiatives for employee well-being.
• Collaborative
  office environment that values teamwork and open communication.
• Structured
  mentoring and professional development programme.
• Clear
  career progression opportunities within GagaMuller.

Join GagaMuller and kick-start your career through our
Graduate Programme. Work alongside industry experts, gain experience on
exciting construction projects, and develop the skills needed to become a
future Design Manager within one of Ireland's growing project management
consultancies.