Snr Associate/Junior VP - Construction Project Management - Dublin

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pan-European industrial platform, headquartered in London, focused on urban/infill industrial and logistics properties across mainland Europe.

Founded in 2016, this is a full-service development management and investment business with offices in London, Paris & Berlin. Today the Company manages a 200+ assets portfolio totalling over 15 million square feet and c. €4.5bn of AUM on behalf of a number of global investors.

The Individual

Seeking a motivated, commercially proactive individual to join the Construction team as Senior Associate/Junior VP, with a focus on delivery of industrial and logistics projects in and around Dublin. The role requires a talented and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for the industry and a desire to enable change. Ideally, they would have 5-7 years’ experience managing complex industrial construction projects. The individual will have a professional background, hold the relevant accreditations and be passionate about delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

Day to day accountability for a range of projects, ensuring the highest levels of quality are achieved within the set cost constraints on projects. 

Duties will include:

• Oversee active development and refurbishment projects daily. Be present on construction sites and maintain a clear understanding of on-the-ground developments.
• Ensure that projects adhere to the business plan budget and timeline, identifying and resolving any issues that may affect these.
• Collaborate with the Investments team to assist in budgeting for development projects, ensuring costs are approved and align with financial forecasts.
• Lead and supervise the due diligence process prior to acquisition and ensure all construction elements are thoroughly vetted before closing.
• Manage projects through the Irish planning system, including engagement with Local Authorities and An Bord Pleanála, and oversee statutory approvals including FSC, DAC and BCAR compliance.
• Identify and appoint relevant technical teams, ensuring the right experts are brought on board for each phase of the project.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors and consultants, leveraging these relationships to add value to construction projects.
• Oversee all third-party consultants, including planning consultants, quantity surveyors, employer’s agents, architects, structural engineers, contractors, and solicitors.
• Liaise with the market team and architects to ensure that designs meet the required standards and are aligned with the overall project vision.
• Work closely with solicitors and Employer’s Representatives to prepare, negotiate and administer GCCC and Design & Build construction contracts.
• Prepare and present reports on project progress, focusing on cost control and programme, to both internal teams, external stakeholders and capital partners.
• Championing innovation in ESG and implementing sustainable solutions and proven technologies.

Experience & Competencies

• 5-7 years’ experience in the real estate industry demonstrating relevant experience in Project/ Development Management and ideally Industrial Quantity Surveying
• RICS, SCSI or RIBA qualified (or other recognised industry body)
• Demonstrable management and delivery of major construction/development projects across commercial and/ or industrial sectors
• Excellent communication skills/ diplomacy, with ability to manage the interests of multiple stakeholders
• Experience at both the pre-contract design, planning, procurement stage; and the post contract delivery stages through to PC
• Involvement in legal agreements such as planning agreements, tenant HOTs/agreement for leases, building contracts and appointments
• An understanding of market analysis, development feasibility analysis, proforma cash flow, RIBA design stage process, statutory approval processes and construction delivery
• A focused individual who is skilled at building contract negotiations and the appointment/management of external consultants, agreeing fees and scope of services