Our client the Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.

The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 17,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

The Role

This is a new role within an expanding Asset Management Team and will offer the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of transformative projects across the country.

The successful candidate will be an experienced facilities/land manager and will be tasked with management and oversight of external service providers in the delivery of land, facilities and security services in addition to providing advice to internal LDA Teams on asset management matters specific to land and facilities services.

The ideal candidate will have all necessary technical, property/facilities and commercial acumen required to successfully oversee the management of a large portfolio of sites and land. In addition to being a strong and effective communicator, candidates will need to be flexible, driven, motivated and critically possess the ability to be adaptable to respond to the exciting challenges of the LDA mandate. This role will afford the right candidate an opportunity to develop existing and new skills , taking their career to a new level.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with and directing external security and facilities agents and/or internal teams as applicable.
Management and oversight of LDA appointed security service providers.
To provide land management and support services as appropriate in the management of LDA sites as per allotted portfolio.
Provide security support services for LDA delivered homes upon completion and in advance of sale and/or first letting.
Undertake site assessments in advance of site handover to the LDA to identify any onsite matters that may influence land management strategies.
Oversee the management of commercial licences and land agreements.
Oversee the management of buildings and other key structures on lands acquired by or transferred to the LDA.
Ensure that all land in allotted portfolio is safe, secured and in compliance with insurance requirements, this includes controlling access and managing onsite risks to all external site visitors.
Ensure portfolio and external contractors comply with applicable, legislation, regulation, and best practice in the delivery of their services.
Review and provide advice, from an land management perspective, to LDA internal Teams.
Engage with the LDA’s internal Insurance Team in respect of insurance requirements pre-handover of sites.
Assist in the planning, management and rationalisation of each site including development of intermediate uses, prior to long term development for housing.
Seek competitive quotes for works in compliance with LDA procurement guidelines.
Provide delivery and oversight of any additional land management and ad hoc projects/works in respect of land in conjunction with Procurement and internal LDA Teams.
Assist in the identification of any on site risks and in conjunction with LDA internal Teams develop measures to mitigate them.
Develop land management budgets in respect of individual sites and allotted portfolio.
Ensure statutory compliance in respect of applicable legislation or regulation to the sites within the allotted portfolio.
Liaising with Accounts Team to ensure efficient running of operations, including supporting the production of monthly and annual accounts, reviewing invoices for payment each month and actively investigate cost reduction opportunities.
Monthly reporting to the Senior Site Property Manager in relation to the management of sites and services within the allotted portfolio, including costs, operational matters and risk management.
Preparing reports/feedback for internal meetings and project reviews.
Support the development of LDA strategies for land and asset management.
Collaborate with internal teams to support the implement new asset management systems to collect, store and analyse all property information for compliance and decision support purposes.
Proactively develop skills to ensure career development.
Other duties as may be required based on the evolving operational requirements of the LDA.

Requirements:

Have minimum 4 years land and/or facility management experience.
SCSI or other professional body membership desired with pathway identified to Chartered/full member Status.
Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external).
Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal.
Understanding of title and legal documents.
Understanding of risk management and mitigation measures.
Broad knowledge of general property/facilities management across varying markets.
Good technical proficiency to enable communication in technical terms with relevant personnel.
Detailed knowledge of the issues and developments and current thinking in relation to best practice in Asset Management.
Understanding of planning and development laws along with working knowledge Building Regulations and Heritage Buildings.
Have a good working knowledge of current opportunities and trends in facilities and land management, having the capability to advise on opportunities for maximising operational efficiencies.
Must have own car and full, clean driving license.

Additional experience and skills required:

Initiative-taker
Solutions and results focused.
Strong commercial awareness and sound professional judgement
Excellent attention to detail is required and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience of other property related IT systems desired.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Flexible and adaptable. Capable of managing multiple sites via external suppliers or internal team.

To Apply

Closing date for applications is the 7th

August at 5pm

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.

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