Job Description

Development Manager

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Design & Build Recruitment is currently partnering with a well-established developer builder to secure an experienced Development Manager to join their growing team. You can be based out of either the Gold Coast or Brisbane office.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced development professional who has a proven track record delivering vertical residential projects and wants genuine ownership across the development lifecycle.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take a hands-on role in managing residential development projects from feasibility and planning through to design, construction interface and settlement.

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You will be involved across the full development process, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, authorities, builders and project teams to ensure projects are successfully progressed and delivered.

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This is a delivery-focused Development Manager position - we are looking for someone who enjoys being close to the detail and making things happen, rather than an executive-level appointment.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the delivery of vertical residential developments across Brisbane, and the Gold Coast
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- Manage projects from initial feasibility and acquisition through planning, design, construction and settlement
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- Manage DA processes, planning approvals and relevant planning requirements
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- Work closely with architects, consultants, authorities, builders and other project stakeholders
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- Develop and manage project feasibilities, budgets and investment cases




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- Monitor project performance, costs, risks and key milestones
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- Manage the interface between development, design and construction teams
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What We're Looking For

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To be successful, you will have:

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- 10+ years' Australian property development experience
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- Proven hands-on experience delivering vertical residential / high-rise / tower projects
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- Strong knowledge of Queensland planning processes, including DA management and planning proposals
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- Solid financial and commercial acumen, including feasibility modelling, budgeting and investment cases
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- Experience taking projects from concept and feasibility through to delivery and settlement
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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- A relevant tertiary qualification in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline
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- A practical, delivery-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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- Brisbane or Gold Coast-based position
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- Permanent, full-time opportunity
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- Genuine ownership of major residential development projects
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- Opportunity to work across the complete development lifecycle
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- Join an organisation with an exciting pipeline of vertical residential developments
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If you're an experienced Development Manager with a strong high-rise residential background and are looking for your next Brisbane or Gold Coast opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

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Thanks for your consideration.

📌 Development Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Queensland