Hays Recruitment is partnered with the LDA and assists them with hiring for key positions.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn

The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and has a direct delivery pipeline in excess of 19,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called ‘Project Tosaigh’, which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, ‘can do’ culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 160 people and growing rapidly.

The role will involve liaising with other internal colleagues and external stakeholders in delivering geospatial applications, products and services; collating and managing spatial data; and extending the use of GIS and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

You will join the Planning Services working with a range of development professionals across the Agency on a wide variety of projects with a focus on mapping, data analysis and supporting the progression of Register and Report on Relevant Public Lands.

The role will include integrating mapping components into existing reporting and web applications.

You will work collaboratively with key data partners, including other state bodies and agencies, government departments and local authorities, to share and update public datasets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements this candidate will have (shortlisting criteria)

In return, you’ll be employed by the Land Development Agency, who are responsible for some of Ireland’s critical infrastructure over the next 10+ years. The organisation is committed to excellence, where continuous learning and professional development are prioritised.

You’ll collaborate with a talented team of construction and development professionals who share a strong drive for success and will provide a real impact on residential developments in Ireland.

The role offers a competitive salary depending on experience levels.

Standard working hours are 40 per week, this being Monday to Friday, with flexibility where required. You will receive 25 annual leave days + public holidays.

Additional benefits include a discretionary performance bonus, a competitive pension contribution which comes into play upon commencement of employment and significant opportunities for career advancement.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 27th of November 2025.