Overview
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About The Land Development Agency
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is the State’s affordable housing delivery body. It delivers affordable homes on State-owned or acquired land and through homebuilder partnerships as part of its Project Tosaigh initiative.
The Land Development Agency’s purpose is to maximise the supply of affordable homes on State and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact.
Role and Responsibilities
* Provide in-house cost management expertise across multiple business functions including Strategic Planning & Master Planning, Land Acquisition, Property Development, Construction Delivery, Developer Collaboration, Asset Management and Investment.
* Visit sites for Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates and Development Budgets for early-stage viability analysis.
* Conduct viability and cost modelling analyses and manage project development budgets and post-contract expenditure.
* Procure project design teams and construction delivery partners; liaise with external consultants and build effective working relationships.
* Contribute to design team workshops with cost, value management, procurement, contract and affordability advice.
* Interface with supply chain negotiations where appropriate and maintain cost databases of construction and development costs.
* Support LDA Development Managers and Construction Managers in day-to-day project management and assist in financial claims analyses and appraisal of soft costs.
* Assist in ensuring robust development budgets and gateway budget approvals; contribute to standardised cost management documentation and processes.
* Engage with various procurement models and contracts (e.g., D&B, Employer Designed, Early Contractor Involvement, bespoke development partnerships, consultancy agreements).
Person Specification
* Indicative level of 2 to 8 years’ demonstrable relevant experience with a Contractor, PQS or Developer.
* Residential developments experience preferred but not essential.
* Dynamic self-starter with ownership of responsibilities and deliverables.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal, presentation and verbal communication abilities.
* Team player who can work independently and collaboratively across internal and external teams.
* Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on strong MS Excel abilities.
* Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying; Chartered or willingness/in the process of gaining chartership.
What to Expect
* Innovation: Work in a forward-looking environment using market-leading platforms and systems to streamline QS and property development workflows.
To Apply
The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
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