Lisney Graduate Programme
A welcome from David Byrne, Managing Director
At Lisney, we put our clients at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for enterprising, driven and passionate people who will work with our clients to achieve success.
Our graduate programme is regarded as one of the best in the industry. You will be supported in developing your technical, interpersonal, teamwork and organisational skills. The scale of Lisney will allow you the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects across a wide range of asset types and locations in Ireland.
We are looking for a diverse group of graduates with energy, passion and ambition. Lisney provides a premium service to our clients and we know that in order to continue to do that we must recruit, train and reward the very best people. If this is you, I look forward to welcoming and working with you.
If you would like to discuss our graduate programme further please get in touch with me or Clionadh Kenny our HR Officer.
Steps to Success
Lisney offers a clear path for progression within the company, providing a great opportunity for promotion. We aim to create a working environment that encourages and supports staff development, and provides staff with the motivation and assistance they need to reach their true potential.
On starting with the company, you’ll receive a half-day induction on what’s involved in doing the APC. From there, we’ll assign you APC supervisors and counsellors, experts in our field who will work with you throughout your time at Lisney. You’ll be given dedicated working hours to focus on your APC studies, as well as opportunities to attend in-house training and lecture events.
At Lisney, you’ll be a member of the team, and will gain real-world experience liaising with clients, valuing property, putting together marketing strategies and more, so you’ll be fully prepared as a property professional at the end of your graduate programme.
Commercial Pathway
- Assisting with the marketing of properties, pitches, and promotion
- Valuations and Viewings
- Assisting with written reports for clients
- Completion of fund and general valuations (investments)
- Liaising with potential investors and clients and assisting with winning new business.
- Assisting with the valuations of portfolios
- Preparing valuation reports
- Preparation of reports and sales strategies
- Creating marketing and advertising schedules
- Responsibility and autonomy given on specific projects.
- On the job training / external CPDs
Residential Pathway
- Assisting with the marketing of properties, pitches and promotion
- Valuations
- Assisting with written reports for clients
- Completion of fund and general valuations (investments)
- Liaising with potential investors and clients and assisting with winning new business
- Assisting with the valuations of portfolios
- Preparing valuation reports
- Preparation of reports and sales strategies
- Creating marketing and advertising schedules
- Viewings
- Responsibility and autonomy given on specific projects
- On the job training / external CPDs
The Lisney Way
We offer our graduates a culture of inclusion, well-being and more at Lisney. In addition to dedicated APC studies with expert mentors and supervisors in your field, you’ll find social and networking opportunities, generous annual leave and wellbeing programmes, all designed to support your professional growth.
Wellbeing and Social Events
We know how important wellbeing and culture is to you, which is why Lisney offers an active social committee with year-round events and networking opportunities. We also provide wellbeing programmes, including a free flu shot, stress management assistance programmes and an extra long lunch break.
Benefits and More
Enjoy some of the industry's best benefits when you join Lisney. We offer generous annual leave, including a free half-day off for your birthday and extra summer bank holiday leave. With discounted health insurance, corporate phone plan, life assurance, pension and more, you'll be well prepared for your future with Lisney.
Career progression
Take a look at how some of our staff have progressed within the company.
James Nugent, Senior Director and Head of Commercial Agency
I started working in Lisney’s Dun Laoghaire residential branch office during my school summer holidays. After finishing my property course in DIT in 1995, I joined the Office Agency department as a graduate. After eight years, I was appointed to the board of directors.
David Byrne, Managing Director
I did work experience in Lisney at the age of 16 and loved it, I came back summer after summer while I was in college completing an arts degree. I started working in the residential department full time in 2001 and studied for my BSc in Property Studies at the weekends. I was appointed a divisional director in 2007 and in 2014 I was appointed to the board of directors.
Aoife Brennan, Senior Director and Head of Research
I studied Property Economics in DIT and worked in both valuations and investment as a graduate. I gained vital experience and knowledge in these departments. This gave me a great grounding for later being involved in development consultancy and then research. Today, I am the director of Lisney Research.
Learn More
Download our Lisney Graduate Programme brochure and learn more about the opportunities waiting for you with Lisney.
- Careers Team