Property Development Manager

Property Development Manager
County Monaghan Full-Time Permanent
Competitive Package

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation within the residential care sector for an experienced Property Development Manager to support the continued expansion, development and compliance of its property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for a property, construction or technical professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key role in ensuring properties are acquired, developed, refurbished and maintained to a high standard and in line with regulatory requirements.

The role will suit someone who enjoys a hands-on position, combining property development, project management, technical due diligence and compliance, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact across a growing organisation.

The role:

• Working closely with senior management, internal teams, consultants and contractors, you will be responsible for coordinating property projects from initial appraisal and acquisition through to completion and handover.

• Identifying, inspecting and assessing potential new properties.
• Coordinating property acquisitions, site appraisals and technical due diligence.
• Reviewing planning, building control, fire safety and other property documentation.
• Coordinating planning applications, regulatory submissions and related compliance requirements.
• Developing project briefs and scopes of work for fit-outs, refurbishments and property upgrades.
• Managing tenders and the appointment of contractors, consultants and professional advisers.
• Monitoring project budgets, programmes, risks, variations, snagging and handover.
• Coordinating fire safety assessments and ensuring remedial works are progressed through to documented completion.
• Maintaining accurate property records, compliance registers and project documentation.
• Ensuring completed works are supported by appropriate statutory and technical documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, sustainability and decarbonisation across the property portfolio.
• Providing clear project updates, recommendations and risk reports to senior management.
• Working collaboratively with operational, maintenance, finance and other internal stakeholders.

About you:

• We are keen to speak with candidates who have a relevant qualification or strong practical experience in property, construction, planning, engineering, building surveying, estates or facilities management.

You should have demonstrable experience in areas such as:

• Property acquisition, site appraisal and technical due diligence.
• Property development, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Contractor and consultant management.
• Project budgets, programmes and tender processes.
• Planning, building control and/or fire compliance.
• Reviewing technical drawings and property documentation.
• Strong project coordination and document-control skills.
• Managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Experience within residential care, healthcare or another regulated environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of sustainability, energy management or decarbonisation projects.