Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Services, the Head of Estate

Management will partner with senior management to ensure that the current and future

building stock is developed, designed and delivered to support the Garda Strategy and

Annual Service Plans. The Head of Estate Management will partner with the Office of

Public Works (OPW), who are the primary owners of the building stock utilised by An

Garda Síochána to deliver its services.

The post holder will be responsible for the development, ownership, and refreshment

of a vision and strategy for estate and accommodation requirements in An Garda

Síochána. The successful candidate will have oversight and coordination

responsibilities of all estate-related management, maintenance and building work

activity.

Main Duties of the Job:

 Develop and refresh the Estates Strategy 2026-2030 for the delivery of quality

accommodation and associated services for An Garda Síochána that is secure

and fit for purpose.

 Oversee and manage a significant capital budget in line with the government

guidelines on the management of infrastructure and ensuring the governance

and controls are in place to deliver value for money.

 Drive delivery of the estates and facilities management function of An Garda

Síochána Estate Management staff nationwide by supporting divisions,

regions, and national units/offices on all estate matters, developing a

programme plan and implementing the relevant policies, processes,

management controls and procedures required to manage the Garda national

estate.

 Drive delivery of assurance processes in place to inspect compliance with

estate strategic plans, policies, processes, procedures, and document retention

practices both centrally and nationwide.

 Manage all Estates Budgets, both Capital and Operating Expenditure. In

partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW) manage the multi annual

capital funding allocation from Government for investment in the Garda estate

(circa. €80 m in 2026).