Property Manager

About The Land Development Agency

The Land Development Agency (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 and the Government has committed to providing the LDA with €1.25 billion of equity which is drawn as required. The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on direct delivery projects that can deliver over 5,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called ‘Project Tosaigh’, which will yield a further 5,000 homes. 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.

Role Overview

This is a new role within an expanding team and will offer the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of transformative projects across the country, initially through the managements of newly constructed large-scale housing developments and landbank as they become part of the LDA portfolio and subsequently through active property and asset management over the life cycle of each development.

You will be working within the Asset Management Team reporting to the Senior Site Property Manager.

The ideal candidate will have all necessary technical, property and commercial acumen required to successfully oversee the management of large blocks of property and sites, but importantly will need to be a team player with the drive, work ethic and adaptability to respond to the exciting challenges of the LDA mandate. This role will afford the right candidate an opportunity to take their Property Management skills and career to a new level.

Role Purpose/Duties:

• To provide site/property management and advisory services as appropriate in the management of LDA sites as per allotted portfolio.


• Ensure that all sites in allotted portfolio are safe, secured and insured appropriately, this includes controlling access and managing onsite risks to all external site visitors.


• Directing and working closely with the external property/asset management agents and/or internal teams as applicable.


• Liaising with contractors, procurement, and management of on-site works


• Oversee all site security inspections (periodic and tenancy related) of properties/land.


• Consulting with and directing contractors.


• Seek competitive quotes for works in compliance with LDA procurement guidelines.


• Provide support and guidance in respect of the 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.


• Liaising with Accounts Team to ensure efficient running of operations. Includes supporting the production of monthly and annual accounts, reviewing invoices for payment each month and actively investigate cost reduction opportunities


• To assist in the planning management and rationalisation of each site including development of intermediate uses, prior to long term development for housing.


• Review and advise, from a property management perspective, on development proposals and future schemes.


• Support the development of LDA strategies for property asset management


• Ensure statutory compliance in respect of Planning and Zoning Regulations, Health and Safety, Building Regulations and any other applicable legislation or regulation to the sites within their portfolio.


• Conduct cost comparisons for all site contracts including the monitoring of energy usage, develop sustainable solutions to reduce same and prepare annual site operating budgets


• Collaborating with internal teams to implement new property management systems to collect, store and analyse all property information for compliance and decision support purposes.


• Preparing weekly/monthly reports for internal meetings and project reviews.


• Ensure portfolio and external contractors comply with applicable, legislation, regulation, and best practice in the delivery of their services.


• Proactively Develop management and leadership skills to ensure career development


• Other duties as may be required based on the evolving operational requirements of the LDA.

Person Specifications/Requirements:

• Have minimum 4 years of Block property/facility management experience.


• Ideally, they will hold/qualify for a PSR Category D license.


• 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 – written and verbal.


• Sound financial understanding in terms of budgeting and financial management to provide regular high level overview to the AM lead.


• Understanding of title and OMC company and legal documents. Broad knowledge of general property management skills 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 Property Management.


• Working knowledge of planning & development laws and Building regulations.


• Have a good working knowledge of current opportunities and trends in estate management, having the capability to advise on opportunities for maximising the potential of a diversified building stock.


• 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. 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:

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 22nd January 2026

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.