Design Engineer - Roofing & Cladding

This Job is based in Ireland. Its is fully Sponsored with a Relocation Package.

You must be fluent in English.

This work is in Ireland. The successful candidate will need to relocate to Ireland on a fully paid relocation package.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will be central to translating project requirements into detailed, buildable designs using advanced CAD/BIM workflows. You will collaborate across departments—working alongside project managers, site teams, and estimators—to ensure our designs are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with client and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD/BIM models of roofing and cladding systems.
• Produce technical drawings: plans, sections, elevations, detail sheets, schedules, and fabrication-ready outputs.
• Visualize design concepts and prepare client-facing presentations/renderings.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and survey information to inform design.
• Coordinate design activities with project managers, estimators, site teams, and other stakeholders to ensure constructability.
• Manage digital drawing files, maintain drawing registers, issue logs, and revision control.
• Conduct technical checks for compliance with building regulations, performance standards, and quality requirements.
• Assist with value engineering and optimize designs for material efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
• Support development and implementation of BIM workflows and digital component libraries.
• Participate in site visits and design review meetings as required.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering, BIM, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building envelope design, with at least 3 years focused on roofing and cladding (preferred).
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM workflows and related software is desirable.
• Strong technical and detailing skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to convey complex designs clearly to clients and project teams.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated team player who takes initiative and works well under pressure.
• Full, clean driver’s licence—occasional site visits required.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary €55,000 per year.
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across sectors.
• Career growth in a technically focused and supportive environment.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven team with a forward-looking BIM/development mindset.
• Based in Galway, Ireland with some travel to project sites nationwide.