Ranked as one of Irelands best workplaces by Great Place to Work, Harvey Norman, is a high-profile, leading-edge retail brand with over 300 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, appliances, and technology. With 16 stores in Ireland, we are growing, and have plenty of opportunities for talented people. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you. About the Job Based in our head office in Swords, Co. Dublin and reporting to the CEO, we are currently seeking an experienced Head of Property to join our growing team. With a team of six people reporting to you, this is an exciting opportunity where you can join a dynamic, passionate, and innovative team to contribute to the development and growth of our business in Ireland. We offer an inclusive, positive, fun place to work where colleagues become friends and great people and teams are recognised and celebrated. The role is multi-faceted, below are some of the areas that you will have responsibility for: Property Management Lease negotiations including new leases and lease extensions Landlord liaison in relation to our store and warehouse network Identification of expansion opportunities in Ireland Negotiating property acquisitions and disposals Asset Management of our current portfolio of owned properties and identifying opportunities to maximise rental revenue Carrying out investment analysis and creation of business plans for presentation to senior leadership in relation to the above Construction Project Management Planning and executing location improvements up to and including full store refits Working with stakeholders to design, build, and open new locations on time and on budget Working with all relevant specialists, e.g. HVAC, Electrical Engineers, Fire Safety etc., to ensure all works are compliant with all applicable regulations when completed Managing a range of contractors to ensure projects are delivered to the required standard and in a timely manner Managing budgets across all projects to ensure all projects are delivered to the highest quality and in the most cost effective manner Facilities Management Managing a facilities team who complete both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance requirements as identified by location managers Ensuring all PPMs are completed to ensure full regulatory compliance at all times Continually improving and driving efficiencies in facilities maintenance Working with loss prevention office to implement improvements across all locations to reduce theft Health & Safety Working with the relevant team members and departments to ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to across all locations Your Profile Team player You have the ability to build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels throughout the business. You are supportive of the whole team and you strive to get things right and you are solution focused. You look to build the team around you and help to develop people. You can communicate with influence You are a strong communicator, and have excellent listening and interpersonal skills. You are candid and straight talking. Hardworking, conscientious, & self-motivated You are optimistic and resilient, you have a positive attitude and outlook on life, work, and self and you have an optimistic view of the future and your own performance. You also have the ability to work under pressure and achieve results in a data driven business environment. Strong attention to detail / organised You have a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job. You show commitment to the job and to the company, you take pride in your work. Your qualifications and experience: 3 7 years experience as a Head of Property or similar role 2 3 years experience in the retail sector on the client side Understanding of retail design and fitout process Qualification in construction management/building, QS, or relevant trade Strong knowledge of the property market with a proven track record of lease and property negotiations Capable of reading and drafting plans with an eye for detail Proven success in project delivery, demonstrating leadership, problem solving and decision making, and delivering projects on budget and on time Experience working in a fast paced environment Car owner with a full clean drivers licence Computer literate with excellent analytical skills Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines Must be commercially focused and highly organised Why people join us: Were dynamic and growing Fun, high energy work environment Culture of developing people Our entrepreneurial spirit Generous staff discount Additional Information: This is a permanent full-time role subject to a six-month probationary period. The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day in Dublin City Centre. Skills: Property Management Property Health & Safety Facilities Management Property Acquisition Landlord Liaison Lease Negotiation