Our Cork office is seeking an experienced and dynamic Site-Based Architect to lead architectural design and delivery for a major large-scale development project in Limerick.
As a practice of over 250 people working across a range of scales and typologies, we're defined by the quality of the work we do.
We foster a collaborative environment where people can share, learn and grow.
Our Architects balance working with autonomy and direction. Each person takes on responsibility for delivering excellence, but also has the support of their team and wider practice.
Henry J Lyons is an Equal Opportunities employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce. We're open to discussing flexible working options to support employees with different needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate with design team members and external consultants
- Maintain permanent on-site presence to oversee construction progress
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality assessments
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and site management team
- Ensure design integrity and quality throughout all project phases
- Resolve design-related issues and technical queries
- Coordinate with other disciplines including structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers
- Attend progress meetings and site meetings
Essential requirements:
- Min 10 years’ experience with an emphasis on strong technical and building experience in a range of sectors
- Must be proficient in Revit and BIM
- Track record in delivering projects of scale
- Strong experience on site essential
- Strong understanding of Irish building regulations and planning systems
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Excellent organisational skills, the ability to plan and work to agreed timelines, a thorough, diligent approach to work and driven to see things through to completion
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements, and work within a fast-paced environment
- Conscientious and respectful in communications, with excellent collaborative skills
- Motivated to achieve best in class design, construction, and project execution
- Willingness to take advantage of development opportunities
- The ability to think systematically and to interpret complex information is essential
Benefits:
- Bonus – non-contractual discretionary bonus. (% amount depends on the performance of the company)
- Bonus voucher - €1,000 voucher paid to all employees yearly (two amounts of €500 at two points in the year)
- Pension – matched pension contribution up to 3%
- Annual Leave–21 days plus Good Friday
- Learning & Development – financial support for relevant courses (fees paid and paid study leave), in-house training
- Death in Service – x4 salary paid to next of kin
- Income Protection – 65% of salary paid after a period of 6 months incapacity to work
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Flexibility
- Tax Saver Tickets
- Bike to work scheme
- Sports and social club