Job Title: Assistant Programme Manager
Location: Dublin
Job Type: Permanent – Full time
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager/ Programme Lead
About The Land Development Agency
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, Semi-State body that seeks to maximise
the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner,
supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It
is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €7 billion of equity capital
committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.
The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery
pipeline in excess of 25,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country's largest and
most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government's
Project Tosaigh initiative. 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.
The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, 'can do' culture based on our core values of
Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 250 people
and growing rapidly.
Role Purpose:
You will join a team of development professionals and will assist with the management of a wide
variety of large-scale development and regeneration schemes. Getting hands on experience on
large scale development projects will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to
progress an exciting career in the professional development sector. The LDA are committed to
encouraging and supporting career development and progression through strong mentorship
and CPD.
As an Assistant Programme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the workstreams
which are determined by the strategic vision large scale regeneration projects, coordinating and
delivering in line with project programmes as they progress through various teams within the
organisation from initiation to completion and/or exit.
The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications, but most importantly will have the
strong interest in the infrastructure, housing and development sector, with the associated drive,
work ethic and adaptability required to play an important role in delivering landmark projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with the assessment of multiple potential large projects for progression by the
LDA, working with the internal expert teams such as Property, Planning Services,
Property Advisory, Cost, Delivery, Legal etc
• Preparing development briefs including project scope and deliverables, programme,
budget and design team scopes of services
• Support undertaking initial site feasibility studies and viability analysis by identifying
development opportunities and constraints
• Contribute to the implementation of development strategies and their supporting
investment case, to include the supporting the preparation of Investment Committee
and Board Approval papers and approval of same in line with LDA policy
• Support the process of entering into legal agreements, appointments and contracts,
negotiating terms on behalf of the LDA
• Coordinate and liaise across all development functions seeking and managing inputs
from both internal and external project teams and key stakeholders for effective
delivery of project work streams and delivery of projects to ensure alignment with
business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Appoint professional consultants and proactively manage design teams and other
professional service providers from a technical, programme and budgetary
perspective, and have the ability to challenge advice to improve outcomes
• Manage administration all project documentation, including contracts, monthly
project reports, programmes, development budgets, project registers and trackers
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Any other duties assigned from time to time
Resource & Budget Management:
• Track and manage approved programme budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and value
delivery
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving measures
Risk & Compliance Management:
• Manage and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery to ensure timely
resolution of issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, LDA policies, and industry standards
Process Improvement & Reporting:
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to management
• Continuously evaluate and enhance programme management processes for
efficiency and effectiveness
• Implement tools and systems to track key performance metrics and ensure data driven decision-making
The successful candidate will be expected to support and actively contribute to wider business
development and corporate strategy initiatives. The successful candidate will also be expected
to maintain the LDA's Core values at all times.
Person Specifications/Requirements:
• Technical qualification or recognised degree level qualification in a related sector with a
desire for continued professional development
• At least 2 years' experience in relevant area PQE
• Strong development/project management skills and experience in the planning
processes and delivery of enabling / infrastructure projects is advantageous
• Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work
unsupervised or as part of a team within a well-defined project organisation structure
• Familiar with the use of normal business software, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in the making and delivery of
reports on delegated activities. Communicating with focus, simplicity and clarity,
adapting to audience will be essential
• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external) including proven
ability to negotiate positions while maintaining relationships
• Technical knowledge – an understanding of technical principles such as the planning
system, construction buildability, technical solutions and value engineering would be
an advantage to be able to challenge and improve proposed solutions
• Commercial acumen is desirable – understand viability and cost drivers / drive
optioneering and commercial analysis / review and manage budgets & cashflows /
manage appointments and control variations to safeguard viability
• Good organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for
help when needed
To Apply
Closing date for applications is the 27th of January at 5pm
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.