Location: Sydney
Type: Permanent
Post Date: Wed Sep *****:22:*******
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New England Region (Armidale) – New South Wales
The New England region offers a genuine change of pace, with open landscapes, four distinct seasons, fresh air and easy access to national parks, waterfalls and scenic countryside.
Housing is generally more accessible than in the major cities, commutes are shorter, and the region has a strong community feel that appeals to both individuals and families.
Professionally, the region offers solid opportunities across construction, infrastructure, education, health, agriculture and government, supported by continued investment and development.
Outside of work, there's plenty to enjoy, from local food, markets and festivals to hiking, fishing and weekend road trips, making it a great place to build a career while enjoying more balance and less congestion.
Role Overview
This senior project development role will take complex construction opportunities from early planning through to delivery, assessing current projects, shaping delivery strategies, coordinating technical inputs and turning early concepts into well-defined, commercially sound outcomes.
With a strong focus on civil and site development, you'll oversee everything from earthworks, roads and drainage through to utilities, foundations, external works and building interfaces, while helping connect onsite construction with offsite delivery.
It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys getting involved early, solving complex project issues, creating clear scopes and setting projects up for a smoother, more predictable transition into construction.
Salary - up to $150,000 (neg)
12% superannuation
Relocation assistance is available
Senior-level position with broad project ownership
Exposure to larger and more complex civil and turnkey developments
Involvement from early-stage feasibility through to construction delivery
Broad mix of civil, infrastructure and building-related projects
Close involvement with clients, consultants, contractors and internal leadership
Key Responsibilities
Assess new opportunities,



clarify client objectives and determine project scope, staging, construction requirements, constraints and delivery approach
Coordinate concept planning, early design, site servicing and civil infrastructure requirements including earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer, water, utilities and external works
Manage input from engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, certifiers and other consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated and sufficiently developed before procurement and construction
Review project documentation to identify scope gaps, interface issues and delivery risks, while supporting tendering, estimating, cost planning and programme development
Assist with planning approvals, authority liaison, contractor work packages, pricing reviews, contractor selection and commercial negotiations
Help establish practical project execution plans and maintain oversight of programme, cost, variations and key milestones throughout delivery
Work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to resolve design and construction issues and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
Identify opportunities to improve buildability, sequencing, cost efficiency and overall project outcomes, while helping establish consistent delivery processes for future projects
The position also has a strong commercial focus, including budget management, risk identification, procurement and improving project margins through better planning and delivery methods.
Qualifications and Experience
Strong background delivering civil, land development, building or multidisciplinary construction projects
Sound practical understanding of civil construction and site development
Proven experience coordinating multiple consultants,



contractors and project stakeholders
Experience taking projects from early concept or tender stage through pre-construction and into delivery
Strong knowledge of project programming, procurement and construction cost management
Ability to confidently read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction contracts
Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify project risk before it becomes an issue onsite
Well-developed communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project workstreams
Highly Desirable
Qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
Background delivering subdivisions, housing developments, lifestyle communities, accommodation projects or similar multi-building developments
Experience spanning both civil and building construction
Exposure to Design & Construct or full turnkey project environments
Experience dealing with councils, authorities and development approval processes
Experience developing projects from feasibility through to construction commencement
The Opportunity
This role will play an important part in expanding the organisation's project delivery capability, bringing civil works, site infrastructure, onsite construction and offsite building elements together into a more integrated turnkey model.
You'll help shape how larger projects are planned, scoped, procured and delivered, while building the consultant and contractor relationships needed for future growth.
It's a strong opportunity for an experienced construction or development professional who enjoys getting involved early, solving problems and influencing how projects come together.
About Us
With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane.
We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise.
We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.
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📌 Development Manager/Project Manager - Armidale Location (Sydney)
🏢 Precruitment
📍 Sydney