Technical Manager / Specification Writer - Architecture

Multidisciplinary Practice | Dublin | €85k

We are retained by a well established, multidisciplinary architecture practice with a strong Dublin presence and a growing footprint across Ireland and the UK, to appoint a Technical Manager / Specification Writer.

This is a pivotal, practice wide role for a technically expert construction professional to lead specification writing, technical compliance and quality standards across a live residential-led project portfolio, while shaping the systems, templates and training that underpin how the practice delivers. You'll work closely with project directors, architects and technical teams, acting as a trusted point of technical authority from pre-planning through to construction.

The Role

Technical Management

• Provide technical support to project directors and architects at key project stages, from pre-planning technical reviews through to construction.
• Review and prepare project architectural specifications (NBS Chorus classification 2015), drawings and tender/construction packages for building regulation compliance.
• Review technical submittals and shop drawings, and help set up strategies for contractor submittal and sign-off procedures.
• Support key client presentations and tender bids, representing the practice's technical strengths.
• Assist in developing standard prototypical apartment designs and advise on construction materials, systems and value engineering.
• Carry out ancillary certifier roles for projects.

Process, Standards & Interface Groups

• Set up, manage and attend project interface groups spanning appraisal/design, planning (FSC/DAC), tender, contract/commencement (BCAR), construction/inspections and BIM.
• Develop standard procedures, templates and quality benchmarks for design deliverables, NBS specifications, CAD/Revit templates and reporting.
• Review and develop QA/QC procedures across the practice.
• Support project resourcing strategy alongside the practice's directors.

Mentoring

• Mentor and guide staff on construction-related technical issues.
• Run internal technical clinics and workshops on NBS specifications, Revit keynotes/annotations, and site inspection practice, in line with industry BIM/ISO standards.
• Support site visits and inspections, shadowing and mentoring others on site issues to watch for.

About You

• Any construction-related qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• 15 years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations and compliance.
• Experience on Irish/UK on-site building projects - residential, hotel or student accommodation experience preferred.
• Experience with technical submittals, including reviewing and resolving associated issues.
• Residential sector experience preferred (apartments, houses, duplexes).

What's On Offer

• €85k salary, reflective of experience.
• A pivotal, practice-wide role shaping technical standards across a live residential portfolio.
• A comprehensive benefits package - further details available on request.

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