Property Manager, Dublin Pike

Key Responsibilities Property Strategy&Estate Planning

Develop and deliver a 3-year property strategy aligned with retail and service growth targets

Lead estate optimisation initiatives including relocations, refits, rightsizing, and closures

Use retail performance data and insights to inform strategic property decisions

Identify and secure new shop opportunities in target locations

Proactively identify property-related risks and implement mitigation strategies

Acquisitions&Disposals

Source, evaluate, and negotiate new retail premises

Lead lease negotiations, renewals, rent reviews, break options, and regears

Manage shop closures and disposals while minimising financial exposure

Appoint and manage external agents, surveyors, and legal advisors

Lease&Estate Management

Ensure effective management of lease events and critical dates

Maintain accurate and up-to-date property records and systems

Manage service charge budgets and challenge costs where appropriate

Build and manage strong landlord relationships

Facilities&Compliance

Ensure statutory compliance across the estate (H&S, fire safety, asbestos, EPCs, etc.)

Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes

Manage facilities management providers and contractors

Ensure all locations are safe, compliant, and customer-friendly environments

Financial Management

Prepare and manage the property budget (rent, rates, service charge, utilities, maintenance)

Ensure procurement compliance in line with organisational policy (knowledge of public procurement / eTenders advantageous)

Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities

Develop business cases for new sites and capital investment

Support income growth through strategic estate development

Leadership&Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, coach, and develop the property function

Partner closely with Retail Operations, Finance, and Senior Leadership teams

Present property strategies, updates, and investment cases to Executive and Board level

Support regional and area managers on property-related matters

Person Specification Essential Experience

Degree qualification in Property Management or related discipline

Significant senior-level property or estate management experience (multi-site retail preferred)

Proven track record in lease negotiations and rent reviews

Experience managing a geographically dispersed portfolio

Experience delivering retail and/or office fit-outs

Strong financial and budget management capability

Experience working with landlords, agents, and legal advisors

Solid knowledge of property compliance and health&safety legislation

Desirable Experience

Experience within retail sector

Understanding of retail KPIs and trading performance metrics

Experience managing mixed-use or warehouse properties

Professional qualification (MSCSI / MRICS)

Skills&Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Analytical and data-driven decision-making ability

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Ability to balance mission impact with commercial returns

Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Property cost ratio vs retail income

Delivery of favourable lease renewals and negotiations

Estate growth aligned to retail strategy

Reduction in void costs and dilapidation liabilities

Compliance performance and audit outcomes

Delivery of capital projects on time and within budget

Additional Requirements

Full, clean driving licence

Willingness to travel nationwide

Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required

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