Development Manager

Lead development projects from feasibility, planning, and approvals through to construction and final delivery; Prepare, monitor, and manage project feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts, and cost controls; Identify, assess, and manage project risks throughout the development lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies where required; Liaise with legal and finance teams to support project negotiations, contracts, and commercial outcomes; Oversee the preparation and submission of Development Applications and other regulatory approvals; Manage and coordinate external consultants including planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and relevant authorities; Drive design review processes to optimise cost, quality, and constructability outcomes; Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, community groups, and internal stakeholders; Manage civil contractors and consultants through construction delivery, programming, and project execution; Monitor project budgets, contractor claims, programme performance, and delivery outcomes to ensure successful project execution; Proactively resolve project issues to minimise delays, cost overruns, and delivery risks; Coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure effective project delivery during construction; Prepare and present project status updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders; Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives where appropriate; Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development across project teams

Responsibilities

Lead development projects from feasibility, planning, and approvals through to construction and final delivery; Prepare, monitor, and manage project feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts, and cost controls; Identify, assess, and manage project risks throughout the development lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies where required; Liaise with legal and finance teams to support project negotiations, contracts, and commercial outcomes; Oversee the preparation and submission of Development Applications and other regulatory approvals; Manage and coordinate external consultants including planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and relevant authorities; Drive design review processes to optimise cost, quality, and constructability outcomes; Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, community groups, and internal stakeholders; Manage civil contractors and consultants through construction delivery, programming, and project execution; Monitor project budgets, contractor claims, programme performance, and delivery outcomes to ensure successful project execution; Proactively resolve project issues to minimise delays, cost overruns, and delivery risks; Coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure effective project delivery during construction; Prepare and present project status updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders; Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives where appropriate; Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development across project teams

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Property Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management, or a related discipline; Proven experience (5+ years) delivering medium to large-scale residential development projects from feasibility through to construction and completion; Strong understanding of development feasibilities, financial modelling, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and commercial performance; Comprehensive knowledge of planning approvals, Development Applications (DAs), contract management, and construction delivery; Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams, contractors, authorities, and key project stakeholders; Proven ability to lead projects through all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept and approvals through to delivery; Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; Demonstrated ability to work effectively across development, construction, sales, marketing, finance, and legal stakeholders; Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and drive project outcomes