• Technical Director

    Design & Digital Technology
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    Engineering Director, Director of Technical Services
    The Technical Director provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and innovation guidance across design, engineering, and delivery functions, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and future-ready solutions on all projects.
    The Technical Director plays a pivotal role in embedding MMC into business and project strategy—championing digital design, offsite manufacturing, sustainability, and integrated delivery. They oversee how emerging technologies and new processes, like DfMA and platform design, are applied across teams and supply chains.
  • Building Standards
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Operations Management
  • Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Design & Planning
  • Leadership
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
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    Lead Design Architect BIM Coordinator
    Manager Pathway
    Technical Director
    Director of Design and Innovation
    Operations Director
    • BEng, MEng, BArch, or equivalent in a relevant built environment discipline.
    • Postgraduate qualification in Business, Sustainability, or Digital Construction (desirable for senior leadership).
    • 15+ years in the built environment, including leadership of large or complex design/engineering projects.
    • Roles previously held may include: Associate Director, Head of Discipline, Technical Lead, or Innovation Lead.
    • Chartered Status (CEng, RIBA, MCIBSE, MIStructE, etc.) – Essential for credibility and authority.
    • Leadership & Board-Level Training – Strategic leadership, change management, or executive coaching.
    • MMC-Focused CPD (e.g. DfMA, platform systems) – Understanding emerging approaches to design and delivery.

  • AI and Machine Learning Engineer

    Design & Digital Technology
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    AI Developer, ML Engineer
    The AI and Machine Learning Engineer develops intelligent systems that can learn from data and make predictions or decisions, helping organisations improve efficiency, automation, and innovation.
    AI and Machine Learning Engineers contribute to MMC by building predictive models for construction planning, optimising design and logistics using data-driven insights, and enhancing automation in both digital and physical processes—such as robotics, quality control, and assetmanagement.
  • Digital & Technology
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Software Development
  • Integration with Digital Twins
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Skilled Professional
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    CAD Technician VR Technician
    Individual Contributor Pathway
    AI and Machine Learning Engineer
    Robotics Engineer
    Digital Engineer
    Manager Pathway
    AI and Machine Learning Engineer
    Modular Assembly Lead
    Director of Design and Innovation
    • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
    • Postgraduate degrees (MSc/PhD) in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence are beneficial but not essential.
    • Roles in data science, software development, or analytics.
    • Experience in applying models to real-world datasets or building data pipelines.
    • Hands-on coding bootcamps in data science or AI.
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
    • AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
    • IBM Machine Learning Professional Certificate

  • Digital Fabrication Technician

    Design & Digital Technology
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    CNC Technician
    The digital fabrication technician operates and maintains digital manufacturing tools—such as CNC machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters—to turn digital designs into physical components for construction and prototyping.
    Digital Fabrication Technicians are at the heart of MMC, helping to realise offsite manufacturing, DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), and platform-based construction. They bring digital models to life through precise, repeatable, and automated production methods that reduce waste and improve quality.
  • Operations Management
  • Digital & Technology
  • Material Knowledge & Performance
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Percision Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Digital & Technology
  • Craft Workers / Technician
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    Site Assembly Operative Assembly Worker
    Individual Contributor Pathway
    Digital Fabrication Technician
    Structural Engineer
    AI and Machine Learning Engineer
    Manager Pathway
    Digital Fabrication Technician
    Factory Floor Supervisor
    Lean Construction Manager
    • NFQ Level 5, 6 and 7 in Product Design, Manufacturing, or Architectural Technology.
    • Workshop or maker-space experience, especially with digital equipment.
    • Fabrication, carpentry, model-making, or manufacturing background.
    • CNC Operation & Programming (e.g. Fusion 360 CAM, Mastercam)
    • Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing Courses
    • Health & Safety in Workshops (e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling, PUWER)

  • Architectural Technologist

    Design & Digital Technology
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    Building Technologist, Architectural Technician
    The Architectural technologist turns architectural concepts into buildable, efficient, and compliant designs by applying technical knowledge, digital tools, and construction expertise.
    Architectural Technologists play a key role in MMC by designing for manufacture and assembly, ensuring digital models support offsite fabrication, and coordinating performance-led designs that align with platform and modular approaches. They help bridge design creativity with construction practicality.
  • Attention to Detail
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Digital & Technology
  • Operational Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Skilled Professional
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    CAD Technician Digital Fabrication Technician
    Individual Contributor Pathway
    Architectural Technologist
    Architect
    Manager Pathway
    Architectural Technologist
    Lead Design Architect
    Director of Design and Innovation
    • Apprenticeship (e.g. Architectural Assistant, Architectural Technician).
    • Foundation degree, HND/HNC in Architectural Technology, or Construction Design.
    • Degree in Architectural Technology (accredited by CIAT).
    • Work experience or placement with architectural practices, contractors, or design consultancies.
    • Practical exposure to site processes or technical drawing beneficial.
    • Revit or BIM Authoring Training – Key software used in most practices.
    • AutoCAD and 2D/3D Drawing Standards
    • Building Regulations & Fire Safety CPD
    • Sustainable Design Standards (e.g. Passivhaus, BREEAM)

  • Digital Engineer

    Design & Digital Technology
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    Virtual Design Engineer, Digital Construction Engineer
    The Digital Engineer uses digital tools, data, and technologies to optimise the design, construction, and operation of built environment assets.
    Digital Engineers are essential to MMC, enabling platform-based construction, DfMA, and offsite production through the use of BIM, digital twins, simulations, and data integration. They drive digital workflows that improve accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability across the project lifecycle.
  • Design & Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Operations Management
  • Circular Economy Knowledge
  • Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Skilled Professional
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    VR Technician Digital Fabrication Technician
    Individual Contributor Pathway
    Digital Engineer
    Structural Engineer
    R&D Engineer
    Manager Pathway
    Digital Engineer
    MMC Project Manager
    Modular Assembly Lead
    • Degree in Digital Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Technology.
    • NFQ Level 6, 7 apprenticeship in Digital Engineering, Design Coordination, or BIM.
    • Prior roles in engineering, architecture, BIM, or site-based digital delivery.
    • Experience with design coordination, modelling, or digital construction processes.
    • Revit, Navisworks, and Solibri Training
    • BIM Level 2 and ISO 19650 Training
    • Clash Detection and Issue Management Tools (e.g. BIMcollab, BIM Track)

  • Health and Safety Officer

    Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
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    Health & Safety Specialist
    The Health and Safety Officers makes sure everyone on a construction site goes home safe and healthy every day by managing and improving health and safety standards.
    Health and Safety Officer ensures that innovative building techniques such as offsite manufacturing, modular assembly, and digital technologies are used safely. They assess new risks, develop procedures, and train workers to work safely in both traditional and modern construction environments.
  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Digital & Technology
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Digital & Technology
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Skilled Professional
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    Fire Technician Quality Control Technician
    Individual Contributor Pathway
    Factory Floor Supervisor
    Manager Pathway
    Quality Manager
    Technical Director
    • Qualifications in subjects such as Design & Technology, Construction, or Engineering.
    • Site operative or supervisor roles with a focus on health and safety.
    • Experience working on MMC or traditional builds, understanding both environments.
    • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
    • Asbestos Awareness (UKATA) Fire Safety Training
    • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card
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    About CitA

    The Construction IT Alliance (CitA) advocates, through networking events, training, and conferences, the use of Modern Methods of Construction in the Irish building industry.

  • Fire Safety Engineering

    Provider
    ATU
    Source URL
    https://www.atu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-engineering-honours-fire-safety-engineer…
    NFQ level
    8
    Roles
    Fire Technician
    Course Type
    Advanced Offsite Manufacturing
    Description

    Our Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering is a broad discipline covering a wide range of areas including fire prevention, detection, escape, suppression and control. It’s where fire safety is built into design and construction at the planning stage, and where saving lives starts.

    Location
    Donegal

  • Building Regulatory Compliance

    Provider
    SETU
    Source URL
    https://www.setu.ie/courses/msc-in-building-regulatory-compliance
    NFQ level
    Level 9
    Roles
    Technical Director
    Architectural Technologist
    Course Type
    Full MMC Course
    Green
    Description

    This programme develops the postgraduate’s knowledge and skills through modules which link theories and practices associated with Building Regulatory Compliance (BRC). The professional will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competence to holistically evaluate regulatory compliance techniques in terms of traditional command and control regulation. They will gain the discretion to use other strategies for regulating a problem and the skill to select a regulatory strategy to provide a regulatory outcome in different contexts.

    Location
    Waterford