Commercial Property Surveyor

About The Land Development Agency

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and the Government has committed to providing the LDA with €1.25 billion of equity which is drawn as required.

The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on direct delivery projects that can deliver over 5,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called ‘Project Tosaigh’, which will yield a further 5,000 homes.

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 Role 

Exciting opportunity to join our Asset Management Team to work on the commercial property element of wide–ranging and transformative projects across the country initially through the management of large-scale developments.  This is a new role within an expanding Team which will offer the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to develop their career.  

Responsible for supporting the acquisition/construction, leasing and management of an array of commercial use spaces (non-residential) including retail, tenant amenity, office. The ideal candidate will have broad commercial property experience and possess the necessary technical and commercial acumen required to execute the purchase, lease, sale and management processes. This will include an understanding of valuations and commercial rates obligations, as well as experience in commercial leasing. 

The role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic individual wishing to advance their career by entering the organisation at an early and exciting phase of its establishment, with a view to exploring development and management opportunities as the LDA grows. 

Purpose/Duties: 

• Provide Commercial Surveying and estate management services as appropriate in the acquisition, development, and management of LDA sites. 

• Oversee the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commercial properties including regular site inspections, tenant queries, site staff support, arrears collection etc. 

• Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders such as letting agents, tenants, building site staff, 3rd party suppliers & contractors as well as other stakeholders, legal, technical etc. 

• Oversee the appointed agents as they preparate and manage annual service charge budgets and reconciliations, and conduct letting, rent review and lease renewal negotiations. 

• Manage and maintain LDA in-house Property Database with all relevant asset information including Asset Registers and Lease details. 

• Carrying out pre-purchase property inspections as required. Provide related reports, engaging consultants preparing condition surveys and reports on Planning, Fire Safety, Insurance, Rates and Disability Access reports etc for internal review and action. 

• Assist in preparing tenders, supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals where necessary. 

• Identify, implement, and execute added-value strategies across our commercial portfolio. 

• Liaise with maintenance contractors, procurement, and assist in the management of on-site works where required. 

• Support PM team in management of planned preventative maintenance, maintenance contracts, schedules, site safety files, health, and safety reports, site maps, leases, and all other statutory and legal documents. 

• Ensure statutory compliance across portfolio in respect of Planning and Zoning Regulations, Health and Safety, Building Regulations and any other applicable legislation or regulation to the sites within their portfolio. 

• Conduct cost comparisons for all site contracts including the monitoring of energy usage, develop sustainable solutions to reduce same and prepare annual operating budgets. 

• Preparing weekly/monthly reports for internal meetings and project reviews. 

• Ensure portfolio and external contractors comply with applicable, legislation, regulation, and best practice in the delivery of their services. 

• Proactively develop management and leadership skills to ensure career development. 

• Other duties as may be required based on the evolving operational requirements of the LDA. 

Person Specifications/Requirements: 

• Minimum of 3 years commercial property experience. 

• SCSI or other professional body membership desired with pathway identified to Chartered/full member Status or APC route in progress. 

• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external). 

• Excellent communications skills – written and verbal. 

• Good technical proficiency to enable communication in technical terms.  

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. 

Closing Date: 2 December 2024