Our client 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.
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cost Management Team and to support the development of the LDA’s extensive development pipeline, one of the most significant development pipelines in the history of the state.
The role will involve being the primary cost management point of contact for the LDA Asset Management team, supporting and assisting the team whilst also collaborating with multiple other business functions including Strategic Planning & Master Planning, Property, Construction, Land Acquisition and Investment.
The LDA are looking for candidates with strong commercial and technical acumen experience in the residential sector in a construction or operations related capacity with the ambition and drive to progress the development pipeline, with project values ranging from €60m to €1bn+ and to join an organisation that will soon be the largest landlord in the state.
You will have the opportunity to challenge to norm and work with a progressive, innovative, and professional team, developing the cost management systems required for life cycle management of the LDA build assets, all whilst accelerating your career progression.
Key Responsibilities
· Working with and supporting the Asset Management Team. Providing expert advice on cost and assisting with developing the Asset Management cost systems and structure and linking this structure in with the overall Business.
· In collaboration with the LDA Asset Management Team, leading in the co-ordination of cost and value exercises of various elements of the building structure and systems over their life cycle to facilitate design decisions.
· In collaboration with the LDA Asset Management Team establish, develop and maintain life cycle costing analyses and database.
· Liaising with project delivery teams on specification, providing life cycle cost advice.
· Investigation and research into innovative material and product selection, the underlying supply chain, together with specific life cycle cost analysis.
· Work with Asset Managers, Building Technical Service, Development Managers and Construction Managers to understand specifications and building systems.
· Assisting the Asset Management Team as required in the financial management of projects on a day- to- day basis including, but not limited to establishing hold costs budgets, procurement of external service providers, cash flow forecasting, establish maintenance and refurbishment budgets.
· Assisting with Capital Allowances calculations.
· Maintain and update annually the LDA Insurance Reinstatement Valuation database. Including liaising with external consultants as required.
· Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
· Provide input into LDA standard typology designs and standard details.
Person Specification
· Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a PQS / Developers QS or similar environment with demonstrable relevant experience in a senior level role. Candidates should at least be at an experienced SQS level and comfortable engaging with senior management internally and of external bodies.
· Extensive experience with cost management and procurement of residential developments.
· Knowledge and/or experience of public procurement is an advantage.
· A self-starter, ability to take ownership and responsibility for the delivery of major projects and tasks.
· Ability to work within a team and to appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the LDA.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across both internal and external functional teams.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity of delivery.
· Degree or Higher in Quantity Surveying.
· Chartered (SCSI / RICS).
· Understanding/working knowledge of BIM.
· Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on strong MS Excel abilities.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills and a team player
· Willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
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.