Mace Group is seeking a skilled professional to join their team as a Land Acquisition Specialist.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing land acquisition processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing end-to-end land acquisition processes, including consenting phase activities, delivery phase activities, and alternative sources of funding and financing;
* Preparing consent documents and utilizing statutory powers to acquire land;
* Negotiating heads of terms to secure land in a timely fashion;
* Liaising with landowners, land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, and contractors;
* Managing and settling CPO compensation claims to achieve land transfer;
* Developing processes and procedures for the project, specifying requirements for financial and property systems to manage land and property data;
* Coordinating with the client partner and providing weekly updates into the digitalized land and property data management system.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Over 10 years' experience in the Irish property market;
* A recognized degree in property economics/surveying and chartered surveyor status;
* Completion of The Compulsory Purchase Professional Development Programme;
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development;
* Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the metro/rail sector;
* Property or infrastructure project management expertise;
* Commercial and financial acumen;
* Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams;
* Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations shape project outlooks.
Mace Group values diversity and welcomes interest from a wide range of candidates. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.