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Empire Recruitment is acting on behalf of a well‑establishedand expanding architectural practice, to recruit an experienced ArchitecturalTechnologist.
The practice delivers a diverse portfolio of publicand private sector projects
- Preparation of detailed architectural and technical drawings using ArchiCAD
- Assistance with planning applications, statutory consents (Fire Safety Certs, DAC’s) and compliance documentation
- Development of construction details and technical solutions aligned with design intent
- Coordination with architects, surveyors, engineers and external consultants
- Support across residential, commercial, conservation and public sector projects
- Contribution to tender documentation and responses to technical queries during construction
- Site inspections, hosting site meetings and progress reporting
- Ensuring compliance with Irish Building Regulations and planning requirements
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specification Manager to play a key role in influencing construction projects at the early design stage. This position is focused on working with architects, engineers, consultants, and design professionals to ensure products are selected, specified, and carried through to project delivery.
You will be the technical point of contact for design teams, combining product knowledge with relationship-building to support long-term, specification-driven growth. Internally, you’ll work closely with sales, technical, engineering, and product teams to ensure solutions meet both market and regulatory requirements.
- Engage with design professionals to influence product selection during project planning and design
- Support inclusion of products within drawings, schedules, and tender documentation
- Build and sustain strong networks across architectural, engineering, and consultancy practices
- Present technical information through CPD sessions, workshops, and seminars
- Monitor project pipelines from concept through to completion using CRM and project tracking tools
- Collaborate with sales colleagues to convert specified projects into secured orders
- Act as a technical resource for internal teams, sharing product knowledge and application guidance
- Keep informed on changes to building regulations, standards, and sustainability expectations
- Provide market insight to support product development and future innovation
- Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and professional forums
- Maintain accurate documentation relating to specifications, compliance, and revisions
- Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, quality, and customer experience
- Operate in line with certified quality, environmental, energy, and health & safety management systems
- Identify and report any health and safety concerns appropriately
Empire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building retrofit contractor operating across the Midlands and North Dublin. Due to ongoing project growth, the company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple retrofit projects, including external wall insulation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other building improvement works.
This is a senior role offering autonomy, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to shape and influence project delivery across a portfolio of high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects
Project Management
- Take full ownership of multiple live retrofit projects from initiation to completion
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead project teams including site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide clear guidance to achieve project objectives
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Risk,Compliance & Reporting
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
- Prepare regular project reports for senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and milestones
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and strong relationships
- Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve any project-related issues efficiently
Financial Management
- Monitor project budgets, track costs, and manage change control processes
- Ensure profitability while maintaining high standards of delivery
Empire Recruitment is recruiting for a motivated and commercially focused Regional Sales Manager to drive sales performance within an assigned territory. This role is responsible for developing new business, strengthening existing customer relationships, and promoting a specialist range of construction products to contractors, designers, engineers, and other industry stakeholders.
You will manage the full sales cycle — from lead generation and customer engagement through to quotation, order progression, and ongoing account management. A strong understanding of construction products and their on-site application is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure excellent customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Grow revenue within your region by identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Build long-term relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business
- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with regional sales targets
- Prepare and submit accurate quotations and tender submissions
- Consistently work towards, and where possible exceed, agreed sales targets and KPIs
- Produce sales forecasts and activity reports as required
Customer Engagement & Representation
- Act as a professional ambassador for the business within your region
- Arrange and attend customer meetings, site visits, and project discussions
- Provide product guidance and technical input to customers, including engineers and architects
- Deliver professional sales presentations and CPD-style sessions when required
- Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to promote the product range
Internal Coordination & Administration
- Ensure sales orders are clearly communicated to internal teams with accurate product, pricing, and delivery details
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using CRM and digital systems
- Manage your diary, email, and customer correspondence effectively
- Liaise closely with operations, accounts, technical, and quality teams to ensure smooth order progression
- Complete required documentation in line with quality and compliance procedures
Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Work in line with certified quality, environmental, and health & safety management systems
- Promote safe working practices, including driving for work requirements
- Report hazards, issues, or corrective actions when identified
- Stay informed on competitor activity, market trends, and emerging industry practices
- Suggest improvements to processes, customer experience, and sales performance
Empire Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Technical Team Leader to support and guide a busy technical department within a manufacturing environment serving the construction sector. This role sits between senior technical management and the technical support team, ensuring daily outputs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.
You will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, coordinating workloads, supporting team development, and acting as a key technical point of contact across the wider business. The role requires close collaboration with sales, marketing, production, and project delivery teams to ensure designs progress smoothly from enquiry through to manufacture and site installation.
This is a great opportunity for a technically strong professional looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership role within a growing construction-focused business. You’ll have real influence over technical quality, team development, and how projects move from concept to delivery.
Technical Oversight & Quality
- Oversee the daily technical output of the team, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Ensure calculations, designs, drawings, and schedules meet required standards and regulations
- Review and approve technical information prior to issue where appropriate
- Act as the main escalation point for technical queries and problem-solving
- Maintain a high standard of presentation and professionalism across all technical documentation
Team Leadership
- Plan and coordinate workloads, priorities, and deadlines within the technical team
- Coach and develop team members in construction knowledge, systems, and drawing standards
- Identify skills gaps, training requirements, and opportunities to improve team capability
- Balance productivity and quality in a fast-paced working environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a technical link between departments such as sales, marketing, quality, and project delivery
- Provide technical input to support pre-sales activity, including layouts, clarifications, and buildability advice
- Help manage competing priorities across multiple live projects
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Support the implementation of technical strategies and best practices
- Help standardise workflows, calculations, document control, and quality checks
- Contribute to improving efficiency, scalability, and consistency as the business grows
- Ensure work is carried out in line with certified quality, environmental, and health & safety systems
- Promote safe working practices and report any hazards or concerns
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