Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property Manager Location: LimerickContract Type: Full-Time, 12‑Month Agency AssignmentWorking Week: 35 hours (Mon–Fri)Annual Leave: 30 daysSalary: €60,256 per annum (Point 1 of Grade scale)Start Date: Immediate / ASAPGarda Vetting: Required (role involves access to sensitive locations) A major public body in the Mid‑West Region is seeking an experiencedAssistant Property Manager to support its Property Management Section on a 12‑month full‑time basis. This is a senior, professionally‑qualified role responsible for managing a diverse property portfolio across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary, and supporting major organisational plans relating to disposals, acquisitions, compliance and estate optimisation. This is a key position within the Capital & Estates directorate and requires a strong understanding of property management, valuation, planning legislation, and public‑sector procurement. Key Responsibilities Provide property management and advisory services across the regional estate Support the planning, management and rationalisation of existing property assets, including space utilisation assessments Assist with acquisition and disposal submissions, ensuring compliance with organisational Property Protocols and statutory requirements Arrange or provide independent property valuations Undertake technical reviews of properties and potential sites (zoning, title, planning, flooding, suitability) Advise on sourcing new facilities including leasing, licencing, PPP options, joint ventures and public/private developments Prepare reviews/commentaries on Local Authority Development Plans Ensure statutory compliance in relation to planning and building regulations Assist with development and monitoring of regional Estate / Property Strategies and Management Plans Maintain information required for insurers, including vacant property registers, reinstatement valuations and insurance queries Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, legal advisors, developers, estate agents and Local Authorities Support conveyancing requirements and review leases, contracts and title documentation Ensure property transactions are completed within agreed timelines Provide management information reports as required Maintain and update the national property database, including maps, drawings, contracts and legal title records Manage administrative staff assigned to the project Support organisational sustainability initiatives (energy, water, waste) Required Qualifications & Experience Qualifications One of the following: Level 8 (or higher) QQI major award in Property Studies, Property Valuation & Management, or Property Economics,OR Chartered Membership of SCSI or RICS (Commercial Agency, Property & Facilities Management, or Valuation pathways),OR A qualification equivalent to the above. Experience Minimum 5 years relevant experience in property valuation, commercial agency, property management, or property transactions Experience managing a medium to large property portfolio Experience in acquisition & disposal, statutory obligations, lease management, budgeting and financial planning Strong knowledge of planning law, development plans, zoning, and building regulations Competence in negotiations, valuations, technical communication, and stakeholder engagement Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of property markets (commercial, industrial, residential, development land) Technical proficiency to communicate effectively with internal teams and external specialists Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and manage staff where required Customer‑focus, initiative, and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills Apply Now!