Senior Design Project Manager

Reference: 169350Location: DublinType: FULL_TIMESalary: 90000Posted: 2026-09-01Job Title: Design Project Manager Sector: Power/Utilities Type: Permanent - Hybrid Location: Dublin Job Description TRS are recruiting for an experienced Design Project Manager to join a growing multi-disciplinary design team delivering major infrastructure projects. The client builds and maintains vital services, connecting people on behalf of our customers. The client’s continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. This role is primarily office based, with occasional travel to site. It predominantly relates to the management of renewable design projects through the various lifecycle stages (e.g. feasibility, design, planning, tendering, construction design support etc) In particular, there will be a requirement to manage the interface between civil/structural/electrical design teams and co-ordinate timely information flow from these design teams to the on-site construction team. ResponsibilitiesLead and successfully manage renewable design projects, from tender to design completion, and through to completion on siteManage and co-ordinate the appropriate design team personnelDeal directly and effectively with relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle e.g. Renewable developers, Local Authorities, ESB Networks, GNI, Iarnród Eireann, landowners, legal profession etc.Develop, implement and monitor project costs, budget plans & programmingTender submissions - preparation of necessary documents for inclusion in tendersManage project programme for the duration of the design process, and through to required design supervision during the construction phase.Review design drawings during the design phase and prior to formal issues during the design process. Manage RFI schedules, through the design processActively co-operate with internal departments. HSQE, Design, Quality, Commercial regarding implementation of ISO 9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001 procedures as required.Travel to site when necessary for design meetings as requiredRequired ExperienceIdeally 5+ years’ experienceExperience in managing multidisciplinary design teams & delivery of large infrastructure or renewable projectsProficient with MS project, teams, excel, word, email, etcDegree qualified in Engineering or Construction-related disciplineExcellent leadership and communication skillsExperience in a PSDP roleStrong project management skills.Experience managing Client relationships from a pre works stage to project completion.Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skillsStrong problem solving and decision-making skillsDemonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships with project team & stakeholdersExperience of working on large scale utility projects would be preferredHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailGood oral & written communication skillsFull Drivers licenceIf interested in this opportunity, please feel free to contact Conor Dolan at View email address on us.fitly.work