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The Land Acquisition and Planning Manager will assume responsibility for supporting the NTA in managing activities related to consents, licenses and agreements between the NTA and relevant third[1]party stakeholders (e.g., homeowners) that are required for the efficient and successful delivery of CBCIW. The role holder will act as a source of expert advice in regards land and property, providing analysis and strategic advice on various property related matters and managing property-based negotiations, involving significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders on multiple property related matters. The Land Acquisition and Planning Manager will support the Land, Property and Planning Lead in leading the Land and Property sub-functional area, assuming responsibility for the performance management of CP personnel deployed within the sub-functional area and leading the continuous drive towards a high-performance culture.
The role holder will be required to develop and maintain a detailed resourcing plan for the Land and Property sub-functional area and will oversee the day-to-day activities of the CP personnel deployed within the sub-functional area, ensuring they are carrying out their relevant tasks efficiently and effectively to ensure the successful delivery of CBCIW. The specific tasks and areas of responsibility the Land Acquisition and Planning Manager may be required to oversee and provide support for are included in Section 5.B of Appendix 1 to the Client Partner Scope of Services.
About you
Required to have 7+ experience in land and property acquisition and management activities with at least 5 years’ experience carrying out land and property acquisition and management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value road and / or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity to CBCIW.
Further demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following is desirable:
- The Irish property market and a strong understanding of compulsory purchase law and practice;
- The obligations on public sector organisations in acquiring land and property;
- Carrying out specialised property valuations and appraisals;
- Actively contributing, negotiating and concluding property-based agreements involving a wide variety of stakeholders;
- Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of processes and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
- Managing high-performing staff / teams including carrying out performance management, undertaking resource planning and embedding a focus on continuous improvement and best-practice;
- Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable.
It is desirable for the Land Acquisition and Planning Manager to possess the following skills:
- Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment;
- Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies;
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team;
- Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery;
- Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues;
- Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills;
- Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective design decision making;
- Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview;
- Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters;
- Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Formal Education Qualifications
- Required to have a bachelor’s degree in science (Surveying), property economics, estate / land management (or similar).
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