Development Manager | Commercial / Retail | Up to $230,000 + Super

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Development Manager to join a growing boutique property consultancy in Brisbane.

With an exceptional pipeline of retail, commercial, shopping centre and greenfield projects, this is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of quality developments while working closely with senior leadership.

What's on offer

- Up to $230,000 + Super
- Performance-based bonus
- Exceptional pipeline of upcoming projects
- Retail & commercial developments
- Shopping centre projects
- Greenfield development exposure
- 5+ years’ Development Management experience
- Report directly to a Director
- Work closely with the Directors and Assistant Development Manager
- Boutique, close-knit team
- Great culture
- Stunning Brisbane CBD office with city views
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Direct client and stakeholder exposure
- Genuine career growth
- Opportunity to build your profile within a growing consultancy

The Role

You’ll take ownership of developments from concept through to delivery, working closely with the Director, consultants, clients and broader project team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Development strategy and planning
- Feasibility and project assessment
- Managing consultants and project teams
- Design coordination




- Planning and approvals
- Project budgets and programmes
- Client and stakeholder management
- Risk and issue management
- Project delivery
- Reporting directly to the Director
- Driving projects forward and achieving successful outcomes

About You

You’ll be an experienced Development Manager with 5+ years’ experience and a strong understanding of the development lifecycle.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- Retail and/or commercial development experience
- Shopping centre experience highly regarded
- Greenfield development experience
- Robust commercial understanding
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Strong consultant management experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- A proactive, hands‑on approach
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ambition to grow with a boutique consultancy

Why Join?

This is a chance to get closer to the decision-makers, work on exceptional projects and be part of a genuinely great team.

You’ll report directly to a Director, have genuine ownership of your projects and work from a stunning Brisbane CBD office with city views.

If you’re looking for a role with quality projects, strong financial upside, great culture and an exceptional pipeline, this is one worth exploring.

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📌 Development Manager | Commercial / Retail | Up to $230,000 + Super (Brisbane)
🏢 Ascend Recruit
📍 Brisbane