Junior Development Manager

at  Glenveagh Properties PLC

As one of Ireland’s leading homebuilders, Glenveagh is focused on delivering high quality homes in flourishing communities. We achieve quality and great accessibility to new homes by relentlessly innovating the way we plan, design and build. We bring new ideas home.
As a member of the Glenveagh team, you will join a work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express their ideas, and where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Named as one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2024, and accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark, we offer an unrivalled suite of benefits and a workplace where you can develop a long-term career.
This position is based in our new state of the art Head Office in Maynooth - an open plan office, with wonderful collaborative working areas, subsidised canteen, EV charging points, and is easily accessible by car or public transport.
As our Junior Development Manager, you will have a clear pathway for career progression, gaining invaluable exposure to large-scale residential projects at various stages, from contract negotiation to delivery. Initially, you will play a key role in ongoing reporting processes, working closely with clients and shadowing senior team members through the successful completion of one or two projects. This hands-on experience will prepare you to independently manage your own projects, navigating partnerships, joint ventures, and forward-funding arrangements. With a structured approach to phased developments, you’ll refine your expertise while contributing to Glenveagh’s ambitious growth strategy. This role offers ample room to develop your technical and leadership skills, with a natural progression to becoming a Development Manager, making it an exceptional opportunity for long-term career growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses a strong background in property development, construction management, or civil/structural engineering, with technical acumen to effectively contribute to project success
• Demonstrates a self-starting attitude with the ability to anticipate challenges, take initiative, and deliver results without requiring constant direction
• Excels at engaging with people, building positive relationships, and collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Takes full ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and ensures high standards of performance are consistently met
• Ability to work across several workstreams and meet strict deadlines
• Self-motivated and solution driven

• Act as the primary point of contact between Glenveagh Properties and key stakeholders, fostering robust relationships with local authorities, clients, external & internal partners to ensure project alignment with organizational goals
• Provide timely and detailed updates to stakeholders and Glenveagh senior management on project performance, including budget adherence, site progress, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate closely with Glenveagh’s internal teams to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and technical specifications, ensuring delivery meets quality and timeline expectations
• Lead technical and commercial aspects of residential bulk sales and forward funding agreements, driving negotiations and coordinating with Glenveagh’s legal team to secure optimal outcomes
• Represent Glenveagh in discussions with third parties such as utility providers, local councils, and community organizations, ensuring agreements align with project and company objectives
• Navigate the planning process by managing consents, discharging planning conditions, and collaborating with the design team to prepare projects for construction readiness
• Conduct regular on-site inspections, proactively addressing challenges with the construction team and ensuring projects progress smoothly from development to successful handover