Delivers flood protection, manages government properties and heritage services
Ensuring that the asset management strategies implemented meet the relevant standards and are in compliance with all relevant legislation and can be managed in line with best practice.
Participating in programme and project planning and delivery for any rationalisation or similar projects.
Maintaining knowledge of relevant property and planning law and practice, building regulations, sustainability targets, market trends and workplace modernisation.
Developing an understanding of the specific demands of the civil service, and the overall public sector more generally, in terms of property requirements and overarching policy objectives relating to the accommodation portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Planning, the Portfolio Planner will work as part of a
Ensuring that value for money solutions are applied in managing the property portfolio.
Evaluating and quantifying the property needs of Government Departments and Agencies (offices, public facilities, storage etc), in line with their blended working requirements, and the existing accommodation portfolio.
Partnering with internal colleagues in Property Management teams to identify and assess the impact of proposed business changes or strategic planning on the estate, identifying where business cases will be required and ensuring that they are developed accordingly.
Working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across different sections of the OPW to assist in the development of data driven plans for portfolio consolidation, rationalisation, modernisation or sharing of buildings and facilities in line with the Estate Management Strategy.
Assisting in the development and review of property asset management strategies for the State’s portfolio, in the context of available funding budgets and occupier requirements.
Implementation and adoption of new workplace design standards and delivery of performance metrics to ensure efficient/effective asset management.
Communicating effectively with both internal and external professional and administrative personnel.
Researching, analysing and preparing reports on the feasibility and cost benefits of potential property investment or disposal opportunities within the State portfolio in the context of the accommodation needs of Government Departments and State agencies and the overall Irish commercial office market.
Providing reports to the Head of Portfolio Planning, in relation to project milestones, planning, delivery and implementation.
The OPW’s Blended Working Policy has been developed and implemented in accordance with the Civil Service Blended Working Policy. Portfolio Planners will typically be able to work in accordance with the OPW’s Blended Working Policy, subject to business needs of the organisation.
Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period;
Tax saver public transport pass;
Public Sector pension;
Professional, technical, ICT and management training is provided to keep staff up to date on relevant developments. In addition, the OPW is committed to supporting Portfolio Planners in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and their pathway to professional membership of relevant bodies.
Additional learning opportunities are also available to established civil servants including support for other relevant academic studies.
30 days of annual leave per year;
Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options);
Training and Development
Paid membership of a relevant professional institution;
Cycle to work scheme;
Free access to all OPW managed heritage sites;
Facility to apply for career breaks;
Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme;
Competitive Salary starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance;
Learning and development opportunities including access to a refund of course fees scheme, paid study leave and paid examination leave;
Opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental & open competitions.
While the work will be mainly office based, from time to time the Portfolio Planners will be required to travel for site visits, meetings, training etc. Please note that as part of their induction, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to various locations throughout the country to familiarise themselves with the properties under the remit of the Portfolio Planning Unit. Travel and subsistence will be paid in accordance with Civil Service regulations.
Access to Public Service Credit Union;
The OPW is committed to ensuring that all staff members are given the support and assistance required to realise their full potential within the organisation. As part of its strategy to meet this objective, the organisation provides opportunities for staff to develop professional skills and knowledge over a wide range of competencies. OPW staff have access to a wide range of Civil Service wide learning and development opportunities, to support and develop core civil service competencies.