In line with the IDA Strategy – Adapt Intelligently 2025 – 2029, the Strategic Property Department is integral to the delivery of IDA’s objectives in developing solutions and supporting investments from new and existing FDI and Enterprise Ireland client companies.
The Department is responsible for an ambitious programme of key projects across the development of business parks and large scale strategic sites including delivery of the regional property programme; capital investment in key infrastructure; land acquisitions; stakeholder engagement; developing property value propositions; Property Marketing; sustainability; client solutions; legal, compliance, procurement and asset management.
The property portfolio is diverse and consists of Advance Building Solutions (ABS), Business & Technology Parks and Strategic Sites across the regions. The continued development of sustainable and strategic property and infrastructure solutions is essential to ensure the ability of the Agency to support the needs of existing enterprise, compete for and win future investments into regional locations.
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist with the administration, delivery and monitoring of IDA’s capital property programme including site development, construction and maintenance programme and alignment of IDA’s property portfolio in the context of the Organisation’s Strategy and objectives.
KEY TASKS:
* To proactively participate in the implementation of the objectives as set out in IDA’s Strategy, and Property Department’s Sustainability Strategy
* The portfolio management of Business Parks including construction contacts, maintenance and upkeep works and oversee Management Agent’s activities and park tenant meetings;
* The portfolio management & delivery of IDA advance building solutions (ABS)
* To deliver IDA’s site development and building programme in the designated regions on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards;
* To complete procurement & tender processes across the portfolio in line with best practice for public bodies; ensuring Property Department Procedures & Procurement regulations are fully implemented;
* To project manage externally appointed consultants & other agents to ensure economic & timely delivery of services in line with IDA objectives;
* To support the administration of the Estate Management programme;
* To participate, as appropriate, in the acquisition of land for the development of new, and extension of existing, Business Parks in the region;
* The tendering and management of construction upgrades;
* To manage negotiations, site sales and agree lease terms favourable to IDA;
* To work with utility/service providers for each park, managing way leaves, rights of way, licences and protecting the IDA asset base;
* To influence, liaise, and negotiate with stakeholders on planning issues, services, levies, utility/service providers for designated parks protecting the IDA asset base;
* To regularly and proactively engage with client companies on all property related issues;
* To evaluate, prepare and present proposals to the Property Management Committee and Internal Committees;
* Support the Section Manager in gaining approval at Committee for the implementation of property solutions for clients;
* To utilize technology effectively in order to manage the property business in the most effective and efficient manner to protect the corporate governance of IDA;
* To ensure Property Department Procedures & Procurement regulations are fully implemented
* To ensure that continuous learning and development is undertaken through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process.
* To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace.
* To ensure that IDA’s values of People, Professionalism, Passion for Performance and Public Service are upheld at all times;
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Communications and Personal Effectiveness
Client Focused Relationship Building
Negotiation and Influencing
Creativity and Innovation
Knowledge - with emphasis on understanding business & property
Project Management
Sales & Marketing
Networking
Additional Requirements
* A full driving licence is essential
* A third level qualification to Level 8 standard on the National Qualification Framework is essential preferably related to administrative/contract/procurement management/ construction-related disciplines
* Experience of a track record working in the built environment administration / contract / procurement management is desirable
* Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development via opportunities which may arise in IDA.
Salary Scale:
€50,501 to €72,534 per annum contributory superannuation.
Rising by long service increments to €74,277 (after 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum of the range
Benefits include:
* Access to Single Service Pension scheme
* Holidays 29 days plus 10 bank holidays
* Hybrid working Model
* Annual Increments
* Carparking
* Sports and Social Club
* Public Service Credit Union
* EAP
* Flexitime (After 6 months)
IDA Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at careers@ida.ie should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process with IDA Ireland.
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