Development Manager

Client-Side | Major High-Rise Residential & Mixed-Use Projects | Queensland

An established client-side project management and development advisory is seeking an experienced Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of large-scale, high-end residential and mixed-use projects across South East Queensland.

The role offers genuine end-to-end exposure across landmark developments, including 50-storey towers and premium apartment and hotel-led projects valued between $70m and $300m.

Current / Recent Projects Include:

• Broadbeach – 300 apartments / 50 levels (~$300m construction value)

• Broadbeach – 230 apartments + 100 hotel apartments / 48 levels, 2,500sqm wellness (~$280m)

• Surfers Paradise – 30-level ultra-high-end residential tower (~$200m)

• Chevron Island – 26 apartments / 15 levels (~$70m)

The Role

Reporting to the Director, you will manage the full development lifecycle, working closely with internal project teams, consultants, authorities and stakeholders to drive projects from feasibility through planning, delivery and settlement.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in complex, design-led environments and enjoys balancing commercial outcomes with delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end from feasibility, planning and design through to construction and settlement

• Prepare and maintain development programs, budgets and feasibility models

• Lead and coordinate consultant and design teams through planning approvals and detailed design

• Manage planning applications and liaise with councils and authorities to secure approvals

• Work closely with construction and project management teams through tender and delivery

• Oversee contracts, reporting, documentation and progress tracking across multiple projects

• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, risks and opportunities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants, vendors and authorities

• Provide commercial insight to optimise project value, cost and program outcomes

• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, templates and development processes

About You

• Degree-qualified in Property, Construction, Commerce, Project Management or similar

• 5+ years’ experience in client-side development, ideally across high-rise residential or mixed-use

• Strong understanding of the full development lifecycle

• Proven capability managing budgets, programs and consultant teams

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Commercially astute, detail-oriented and calm under pressure

• Feasibility and financial modelling experience (desirable)

• Comfortable managing multiple complex projects concurrently

• Willingness to travel within Queensland as required

Why Apply?

• Work on landmark, design-led projects in prime SEQ locations

• Genuine end-to-end development exposure

• Collaborative, flexible and high-performing team environment

• Strong pipeline of secured work

• Competitive salary aligned with seniority and project scale