Senior Development Manager

Property Development | Sydney, NSW | Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned, award-winning Sydney property developer with over two decades of experience delivering large-scale, design-led projects that have shaped Australia's urban landscape. With a significant pipeline of active projects across Sydney's most sought-after locations, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team working on city-defining developments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Development Manager will take end-to-end ownership of a portfolio of complex residential and mixed-use projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned professional who wants genuine autonomy and direct access to decision-makers in a streamlined, high-trust workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive projects from feasibility and site acquisition through DA approvals, construction and practical completion
- Prepare and manage development programmes, budgets, risk registers and project feasibilities across all phases
- Lead and coordinate design teams including architects, planners, engineers and specialist consultants
- Manage DA, SSDA and other statutory approval pathways, including engagement with councils and State Government agencies
- Monitor and manage project financial performance against approved feasibility models
- Build and maintain relationships with planning authorities, financiers, REAs and community stakeholders
- Prepare board papers,



executive reporting and investor updates
- Mentor and guide junior members of the development team

About You

- 8-10+ years of development management experience with a strong track record in residential apartments and/or mixed-use projects in Sydney
- Demonstrated ability to deliver medium-to-large scale projects (TDC $40M+) as lead Development Manager
- Tertiary qualification in Property, Planning, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline
- Deep knowledge of NSW planning legislation including the EP&A; Act, SEPP frameworks and SSD pathways
- Strong commercial acumen with experience owning feasibilities and financial modelling (Estate Master or similar)
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills across government, community and consultant levels
- Established relationships with architects, builders and planning authorities across the Sydney market

Why Join

- Work directly with founders and senior leadership in a lean, high-trust environment
- Contribute to a celebrated project pipeline across Sydney's most prestigious locations
- Join a business built on two decades of design integrity and craft
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience

Only candidates with demonstrated senior development management experience in the Australian residential or mixed-use property sector will be considered. Please email [email protected]

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