Real Estate and Fit Out Manager

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Real Estate & Fit-Out Project Manager for a 6-9 month contract in Dublin, with hybrid working. You will lead workplace assessment, space planning, and the onboarding of new space for a public sector portfolio.

Key duties include tendering, contractor management, and ensuring on‑budget delivery while complying with Irish procurement standards and safety requirements. Immediate availability preferred for daily-rate contracting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing commercial office fit-outs, space planning, or facilities projects.
• Hands-on experience with occupancy planning, workplace transitions, and space management software/CAD.
• Deep understanding of public procurement processes and contractor management in Ireland.
• Immediate or short-notice availability for daily-rate contracting.

Responsibilities

• Workplace assessment: audit existing footprint and layouts to establish baseline space requirements.
• Space & occupancy planning: develop dynamic space planning models and hybrid workplace strategies.
• Onboarding new space: oversee setup, transition, and integration of newly acquired space.
• Tendering & procurement: draft scopes of work and lead tendering for fit-out contractors and design specialists per Irish procurement standards.
• Site & contractor management: supervise fit-out contractors and suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and safety compliance.

Skills

Space planning

CAD

Occupancy planning

Contractor management

Tools

AutoCAD

Space management software

Job description

Real Estate & Fit-Out Project Manager (Contract)

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-9 Months (Initial Contract)

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate

A prominent Irish public body is seeking an experienced Facilities & Fit-Out Project Manager for an initial 6 to 9-month day-rate contract. Based in Dublin with flexible hybrid working, you will drive the operational assessment and physical expansion of the organization's workplace portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Workplace Assessment: Audit existing workplace footprint, usage rates, and operational layouts to establish baseline spatial requirements.
• Space & Occupancy Planning: Develop dynamic space planning models and hybrid workplace strategies tailored to modern public sector needs.
• Onboarding New Space: Oversee the operational setup, transition, and integration of newly acquired space into the core property portfolio.
• Tendering & Procurement: Draft scopes of work and lead the tendering process for fit-out contractors and design specialists in line with Irish public procurement standards.
• Site & Contractor Management: Supervise fit-out contractors and external suppliers on-site to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years managing commercial office fit-outs, space planning, or facilities projects.
• Hands-on experience with occupancy planning, workplace transitions, and space management software/CAD.
• Deep understanding of public procurement processes and contractor management in Ireland.
• Immediate or short-notice availability for daily-rate contracting.