Head Of Property- ROI

Job Purpose/Summary:

MCS Group re delighted to be working with one of Ireland's leading care providers for a Head of Property based from their Co Louth Head Office.

The Post Holder will play a key role supporting the Senior Leadership Team to manage the effective operational delivery and on-going property management of all capital assets to an agreed specification, process, timescale and budget across the ROI. In addition - the post holder will have specific oversight (as functional lead) to construction activity across the entirety of the organisation’s asset portfolio.

The post holder will directly manage the effective programme of asset sale/ acquisition/ lease/ tenancy, development/ refurbishment/ upgrade, cyclical maintenance, reactive maintenance and routine building works to meet the needs of those engaging with the organisation across ROI.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Director of Care and Development and associated colleagues to develop and deliver new services within agreed timescales, specifications, regulatory regimes and budgets. This is likely to include multiple projects in multiple locations each at different stages of the development process.
• Be the principal point of contact and coordinating lead for the effective operational delivery of all capital asset projects in area in accordance with the service Property Division policies and procedures.
• Engage in and manage the full project delivery cycle from inception to completion for new build, refurbishment, conversion and 3rd party
• Manage external consultants, contractors and suppliers to maximise cost effectiveness and to co-ordinate and deliver good quality schemes which meet the needs of service users, staff and commissioners now and in to the future.
• Manage budgets and accounts associated with specific projects in order to maximise cost effectiveness whilst remaining within agreed budget limits and complying with the companies procurement policies and processes. Ensure payments to contractors have been properly scrutinised before being passed to the relevant authority for approval.
• Advise the Assistant Director of Property Management & Development and Senior Leadership Team on capital budgets for property related matters to ensure effective and realistic budgets are implemented each year.
• Develop effective partnerships and alliances with Housing Associations and, where procured, private developers/ landlords to support the delivery of all property development schemes and the disposal of older properties to raise capital for future schemes.
• Oversee the purchase or disposal of properties as required ensuring conveyancing is completed in a timely manner. Review and negotiate leases in relation to rental property and liaise with company’s solicitors to finalise contracts.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that deliver strong governance and efficient timescales for all related property matters.
• Manage / oversee the planned and reactive maintenance and repairs of the property portfolio. Ensure there is an annual timetabled and costed programme of cyclical maintenance within the organisation. Have oversight to this activity across the full organisation.
• Support the search and identification for new properties/ land for purchase based on the specification set by Directors of Care and Development or Heads of Development.
• Effectively manage and develop your local property team.