Property Manager

DescriptionProperty Manager - Technical Services Officer, Chief Assistant Team Horizon is seeking a Property Manager for company based in Kilkenny. Why you should apply:· Excellent contracting rates on offer.· They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.· You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact. What you will be doing:· An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join the Estates Team as PropertyManager (Temporary) and represent the area on National Estates Property Managementtasks as assigned.· The successful candidate will be required to provide expertise, adviceand support services in respect of the management of the extensive property portfolio.· The successful candidate must be capable of working on their own initiative, of performingas part of a team and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver propertyservices to our clients.· Provide property management and advisory services as appropriate in themanagement of the Estate portfolio in the Southeast (Kilkenny, Carlow Wexford,Waterford and South Tipperary).· To assist in the planning management and rationalisation of the existing Estate.· Provide, or arrange provision of independent expertise in property valuations.· Ensure yearly updating of property valuations of all properties listed in the PropertyRegisters and Database where required.· Advice on strategies associated with potential for disposing of surplus lands andproperties, with particular reference to ‘campus’ sites and underutilised properties.· Advise on strategies to maximise the operational and financial potential of propertiesand land assets within the portfolios of Kilkenny, Carlow Wexford, Waterford andSouth Tipperary.· Review and advise, from a property management perspective, on third party proposalson behalf of clients, e.g. developer proposals, D&B development options, PPPprocurement etc.· To advise and assist the integrated service area personnel on the sourcing andacquisition of new facilities in line with the goals contained in their Service Plans.· Provide support role and assistance to the business management personnel in theintegrated service area regarding the Development strategies for campus sites.· Strategies for property asset management.· Co-ordination of service location planning with Local Authority developmentplanning.· Provide advice and assistance to the Clients requirement in relation to sourcingsuitable properties, through public and private development opportunities,public/private partnership, leasing, renting and buying opportunities joint venturing etc.· Co-operating and liaising as necessary with members of staff as appropriate in theprocurement, planning and zoning relating to buildings and properties.· Prepare reviews and commentaries on Development Plans of the Local Authoritieswithin the region in consultation with appropriate officers and advisors.· Ensure statutory compliance in respect of Planning and Zoning Regulations regardingall properties in the Southeast (Kilkenny, Carlow Wexford, Waterford and SouthTipperary).· Sit on teams convened by the clients, from time to time, in respect of property relatedproposals.· Ensure that property related contracts are executed in accordance with therequirement of the internal Property Protocol.· Carry out property suitability assessment reports and liaise as necessary with otherinternal and external expertise.· Provide documentation in relation to the acquisition and disposal submissions to theProperty Approvals Group and the Senior Leadership Team.· Establish and advise on costs as they relate to property transactions and developmentproposals.· Inspect and review of leases and contracts as required. Arranging for preparation oftitle maps, lease maps and other maps associated with contract documents forproperty related transactions and application submissions to the Property RegistrationAuthority.· Ensure that property consultants, including conveyance solicitors and planningadvisors, are fully and clearly briefed as appropriate.· Ensure that property transactions and proposals are completed within acceptable timelimits in accordance with the internal property protocol· Advise the Estate Manager as appropriate, in relation to the formulation and review ofpolicies and programmes for property procurement, disposal and development and toensure that such policies and programmes are communicated and agreed.· Work with the Property Services team and other team members as appropriate andnecessary.· Build relationships, in order to support the role, with Estate Agents, Local Authoritiesand property management personnel.· Provide expert advice to internal personnel in relation to property matters.· Ensure satisfactory progress of property related proposals and transactions and thatappropriate information sessions, briefing meetings and consultations are held asrequired.· Provide timely management information reports as directed by the Estate Manager.· Maintain a comprehensive property register database for all of the properties inthe Southeast (Kilkenny, Carlow Wexford, Waterford and South Tipperary).· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).· Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National· Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated internal protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and wasteinitiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.· All other duties as requested or assigned. What you need to apply:· Applicants must have a minimum honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Property Studies, Property Surveying or Property Economics or similar property related degree.· Be a Chartered Property Surveyor (i.e. Commercial Agency Surveyor, Property & Facilities Management Surveyor or Valuation Surveyor) and Full Member/Fellow of the SCSI/ RICS.Have had at least 7 years’ satisfactory experience in the direction and supervision of commercial; agency, property valuation, property transactions and/or property management.