With over 25 years of experience in design leadership, Jamie O’Shea is a results-driven Director of Design Management known for bridging the gap between creative vision and business strategy. Throughout his career, he has led cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, user-centered design solutions that drive brand value, enhance user experience and support organisational goals.

Jamie brings deep expertise in managing complex design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, departments and market objectives. He thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments where design thinking, strategic planning and agile methodologies intersect.

A strong advocate for design excellence and team development, Jamie has successfully built and mentored high-performing design teams, implemented scalable design systems and fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for translating ideas into impactful design solutions, he consistently delivers results that meet user needs and exceed business expectations.

Specialising in design and build projects, Jamie has a strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex construction contracts across both public and private sectors.

As a leader in contractual and commercial management, Jamie has consistently delivered large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and maximizing profitability. His strategic negotiation skills and deep understanding of contract frameworks make him a critical asset to any project team.

In the area of pre-qualification, tendering and procurement, Jamie has demonstrated exceptional success, particularly within the public sector. Over a four-year period, he achieved a 98% success rate in public sector pre-qualifications and played a key role in driving a 300% increase in turnover from government-funded projects. In 2023 alone his efforts helped secure over €240 million in construction tenders.

Jamie’s project management expertise is supported by his proficiency in leading-edge scheduling tools, including Primavera P6, Asta Elecosoft, MS Project, and Deltek Acumen Fuse. His methodical approach to planning and project review ensures the delivery of projects on time and within budget, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability.

With a strong portfolio of design and build experience, particularly in the UK, Jamie has led projects from design development through to construction completion. His innovative approach incorporates Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and he was instrumental in delivering several rapid-build hospital expansions in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jamie’s hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle – from pre-construction bid management and design coordination to post-award delivery and performance reviews – positions him as a highly capable and reliable leader in the design management space.