Housing Development Lead - Social Housing Projects

Depaul; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Depaul Housing is seeking a Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of its development pipeline from the 5 Lamps Office in Dublin. This permanent, 35-hour per week role offers hybrid working in Dublin and a salary of €44,234 per annum.

The post holder will work with SHDL and DHA colleagues to advance property development, manage financial modelling, and ensure timely property handovers, compliance, and reporting across Dublin and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a development role within social/voluntary housing (Essential)
• A relevant third level qualification in construction, project management on construction projects, QS, design housing or equivalent would be an advantage (but not essential)
• Minimum 1 year of regular IT systems use with good proficiency in Excel, Word & databases (Essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (Essential)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills (Essential)
• Experience with Housing First & SLI (Desirable)
• Understanding of homelessness issues and related risks (Desirable)
• Respect for Depaul values and equal opportunities (Essential)
• Full driving licence and car use (Essential)
• Commitment to Health & Safety and quality housing standards (Essential)
• Independent and self-motivated (Essential)
• Posts may be supervised by SHDL with dotted line reporting (Essential)
• Accurate filing and documentation maintained (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Property Development: progress acquisitions, refurbishments and development opportunities with stakeholders
• Financial: cost breakdowns, CAS/CALF & P&A funding modelling, and grant drawdowns
• Property Handovers: ensure timely handovers and gather relevant certifications
• Asset Management: maintain properties to high standards and conduct stock surveys
• Regulation: complete returns to authorities (AHBRA, Charities Regulator)
• General: ensure high-quality work, health & safety adherence, training and participation in forums

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Third level qualification in construction/project management/QS

Tools

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Depaul Housing is seeking a Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of its development pipeline from the 5 Lamps Office in Dublin. This permanent, 35-hour per week role offers hybrid working in Dublin and a salary of €44,234 per annum.

The post holder will work with SHDL and DHA colleagues to advance property development, manage financial modelling, and ensure timely property handovers, compliance, and reporting across Dublin and beyond.