Development Officer, Development, Cork

Development Officer, Development
Location: Cork (Travel to the Head Office in Dublin or other regional offices will be required on occasion)
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: €46,500
The purpose of this role is to work as a key member of the Development team by assisting the delivery of the housing development programme. To provide support to the wider team by taking responsibility for identifying new opportunities and the managing of the delivery of identified projects within the existing programme.

What you will do:
Co-ordinate the delivery of pipeline projects and work on the identification and securing of new housing opportunities and evaluate them with regard to feasibility, financial viability and risk. This will include the acquisition of one off or “pepper-potted” properties to fulfil the commitments of the organisation.
Be responsible for a range of delivery processes such as project administration, preparation and submission of funding applications, internal and external approvals and liaising with our Property & Services teams for all projects.
Visit and review schemes during acquisition, construction, close to completion and again on the closing date as well at other times as needed, specifically during snagging period.
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Property Services, Support Services, & Finance to ensure they are informed of progress, expected delivery dates and timely delivery of homes into management through co-ordination of the handover process. Liaise with Property team and Support Services during the defects liability period ensuring that defects are dealt with by contractors/consultants.
Prepare scheme appraisals for internal decision making in accordance with the project plans.
Administer the progression of acquisition projects through to handover in conjunction with the Head of Development and other internal stakeholders.
Prepare submissions for external funding approval and submit them to external parties as required and as per procedures and project plans.
Prepare submissions for any external Expressions of Interest for new developments that may arise.
Prepare and submit legal instructions when required and in accordance with project plans.
Work with Legal and Finance teams to prepare and track funding applications and drawdowns.
Attend all meetings pertinent to the role and where required assist with organising PR events for the department.

What you will need:
Third level qualification in a property related discipline/project management is desirable.
Previous experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrable track-record of establishing/refining and managing best practice in Property.
Must possess a full driving license.
Strong, proven organisational skills and the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Ability to manage projects, gather and analyse information and prepare reports.
Maintain multiple relationships with consistency and a high degree of customer care.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.