Job description

Salary: €50,000–€65,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (following 6-month probation)

Annual Leave: 22 days

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 January

For over 175 years, YMCA Dublin has been supporting and empowering young people, families and communities across the city. We provide childcare, youth and community services — creating safe, welcoming spaces where people can belong and grow. As we expand our network of community hubs, we are recruiting a Property Development Officer to help shape and deliver high-quality facilities that respond to local needs. In this new role, you will contribute to the planning, development and improvement of YMCA Dublin community facilities across Dublin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Development Director in acquiring and developing new YMCA community hubs.

• Manage and support capital projects, including acquisitions, refurbishments and new builds, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

• Liaise with TUSLA, local authorities, developers, architects, valuers, estate agents and solicitors to progress schemes.

• Coordinate surveys, valuations, feasibility studies and economic appraisals.

• Maintain accurate project files, financial records and compliance documentation.

• Manage planning permission processes, TUSLA DASC compliance and statutory requirements.

• Prepare business cases and funding proposals for capital projects.

• Monitor project budgets and capital expenditure.

• Provide market analysis, property search support and due diligence.

• Represent YMCA Dublin at meetings, forums and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience 

Essential:

• A relevant third-level qualification in a field such as construction, property management, architecture, civil engineering, surveying, or urban planning.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related environment such as construction, development or property management.

• Strong project management, negotiation and transaction-management skills.

• Experience supporting senior teams or managing projects independently.

• Full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable:

• Experience working with an Approved Housing Body.

• Experience in the community or voluntary sector.

• Awareness of childcare or social-inclusion policy.

• Knowledge of conveyancing and contract procedures.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong financial and budget-monitoring ability.

• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Commitment to YMCA Dublin’s mission and values.