Are you ready to shape one of Ireland’s most exciting infrastructure projects?

John Sisk & Son is seeking an experienced and driven Design Manager to join our industry-leading team based at our Citywest Head Office, with regular involvement at our high-profile Munster Project. This role offers flexibility with site-based and limited remote working, ideal for professionals looking to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Why Join Sisk?

• Work with one of Ireland’s most respected construction groups, with a 160+ year legacy
• Be part of a landmark national infrastructure project
• Hybrid flexibility: Citywest HQ base with regular site presence and occasional remote work
• Join a collaborative, inclusive team focused on delivering excellence, innovation and sustainability
• Opportunities for growth within a progressive business investing in people and technology

As a Design Manager at Sisk, you will take a leading role in coordinating design activities across pre-construction and delivery phases. You'll collaborate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure quality, programme, and cost targets are achieved—bringing together great design and great delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design teams, subconsultants, and design-related subcontractors
• Drive design delivery from pre-construction through execution
• Chair and minute design meetings, ensuring alignment and clarity
• Implement and uphold Sisk’s Design Management Procedures
• Provide technical input on planning, building regulations, procurement, and strategic design risks
• Lead value engineering initiatives, identifying opportunities for smarter solutions
• Mentor Design Coordinators and contribute to team development
• Support contractor proposals and employer requirements
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage interface between design and construction teams

• 5–10 years' experience in construction with strong design management exposure
• Proven track record on civil engineering infrastructure projects
• Deep understanding of client procurement routes, contract forms, and pre-construction workflows
• Strong working knowledge of planning, building regulations, CDM, and BREEAM
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication, and leadership skills

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Design-related discipline

Returning to Ireland?

We’re proud to support talented professionals coming home. Let Sisk be your next step—offering stability, impact, and a culture that feels like home.

Ready to build the future with us?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.   

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.  

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.