Job Description
About The Land Development Agency (LDA)
The LDA is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors.
Key Projects
* Delivering over 5,000 homes through direct delivery projects
* Working with the private sector on Project Tosaigh to deliver a further 5,000 homes
* 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
Job Summary
This is a new role offering a fantastic opportunity to work on the commercial property element of wide-ranging and transformative projects across the country.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the acquisition/construction, leasing and management of commercial use spaces (non-residential) including retail, tenant amenity, office
* Providing Commercial Surveying services in the acquisition, development, and management of LDA sites
* Overseeing the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commercial properties
* Maintaining regular contact with key stakeholders such as agents, tenants, building site staff, 3rd party suppliers & contractors
* Managing and maintaining LDA in-house Property Database with all relevant asset information
* Carrying out pre-purchase property inspections and providing related reports
* Preparing tenders, supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals
* Identifying, implementing, and executing added value across our commercial portfolio via PPM and Lifecycle Management strategies
* Liaising with maintenance contractors, procurement, and management of on-site works
* Supporting PM team in management of planned preventative maintenance, maintenance contracts, schedules, site safety files, health, and safety reports, site maps, leases, and all other statutory and legal documents
Requirements
* SCSIS or other professional body membership desired with pathway identified to Chartered/full member Status
* Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external)
* High level of 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 as it relates to the role of Commercial Property Surveyor
* An appreciation, experience and understanding for digital delivery and Tablet and reporting software
* Previous management of sub consultants and contractors
* Must have own car and full, clean driving license
Skills
* Self-starter
* Solutions and results focused
* Strong commercial awareness and sound professional judgement
* Excellent attention to detail is required and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal in both day-to-day work as well as formal briefings
* Ability to work well within a team environment
* Flexible and adaptable