Up to $185,000 + Super + 20% BonusOpportunities within this development team are highly sought after, and for good reason.Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a major, well-capitalised residential property developer to appoint a Development Manager to its Sydney team.The organisation is known for the quality of its projects, sophisticated development practices and long-term approach to its people.
With an established pipeline, experienced leadership and genuine career progression, it offers the type of developer-side environment that ambitious property professionals actively seek out.Reporting to the Project Director, you will manage key aspects of major apartment and mixed-use projects across planning, commercial management, approvals and delivery.This opportunity could suit an established Development Manager or a high-performing Assistant Development Manager ready to take greater ownership of significant residential projects.Development Manager - Residential ApartmentsUp to $185,000 + Super + 20% BonusOpportunities within this development team are highly sought after, and for good reason.Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a major, well-capitalised residential property developer to appoint a Development Manager to its Sydney team.The organisation is known for the quality of its projects, sophisticated development practices and long-term approach to its people.
With an established pipeline, experienced leadership and genuine career progression, it offers the type of developer-side environment that ambitious property professionals actively seek out.Reporting to the Project Director, you will manage key aspects of major apartment and mixed-use projects across planning, commercial management, approvals and delivery.This opportunity could suit an established Development Manager or a high-performing Assistant Development Manager ready to take greater ownership of significant residential projects.The roleThis is a broad client-side development position combining commercial management, project delivery,



consultant leadership and stakeholder engagement.Your responsibilities will include:Managing key aspects of residential projects across planning, approvals, design, procurement, construction and completionDriving project programmes in line with approved business plans and commercial objectivesManaging planning proposals, concept plans, development applications and other approval processesPreparing project briefs and coordinating architects, planners, engineers, project managers and specialist consultantsReviewing tenders and supporting consultant and contractor appointmentsPreparing and maintaining project feasibilities, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reportingMonitoring project profitability, margins, risk and overall commercial performanceReporting on project progress, programme, financial performance and key risksBuilding effective relationships with councils, government agencies, service authorities, consultants and community stakeholdersCollaborating with internal construction, sales, marketing, finance and executive teamsSupporting strong governance, sustainability, safety and quality outcomes across each projectAbout youYou may already be working as a Development Manager, or you could be a high-performing Assistant Development Manager ready to take the next step.More important than your current title is the depth of your residential development experience, commercial capability and readiness to take greater responsibility for project outcomes.You will ideally bring:Experience across medium to large-scale residential developments, ideally including multi-storey apartments or mixed-use projectsExperience gained with a property developer,



developer-builder or closely aligned client-side organisationMeaningful involvement across several stages of the development lifecycleCurrent experience preparing, updating or working with project feasibilitiesKnowledge of planning, approvals, design, consultant procurement and project deliveryFinancial capability across budgets, forecasts, cash flow, risk and project reportingExperience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and senior stakeholdersCommercial judgement, clear communication and effective negotiation skillsA relevant qualification in property, town planning, construction, architecture, property economics or a related disciplineExperience with EstateMaster, MS Project or comparable feasibility and programme-management systems will be highly regarded.Exposure to residential sales and marketing strategies, development business plans or sustainable design principles would also be advantageous.You do not need to have held the Development Manager title for a prescribed number of years.
Applications are welcomed from experienced DMs as well as accomplished ADMs who can demonstrate substantial residential development exposure and readiness for increased responsibility.Why this prospect stands outJoin a highly regarded developer with an excellent industry reputationWork on significant residential apartment and mixed-use projectsGain meaningful responsibility across commercial, planning and delivery outcomesAccess a substantial and secure long-term Sydney project pipelineWork alongside experienced development and construction professionalsBuild a long-term career within an organisation known for developing its peopleReceive annual salary reviews informed by external market benchmarkingEarn a base salary of up to $185,000 + SuperReceive an annual performance bonus of up to 20%Opportunities within this development team are rarely brought to the external market.
If you have meaningful residential development experience and are ready for greater project ownership, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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📌 Development Manager – Residential Apartments (Sydney)
🏢 Uplift Recruitment
📍 Sydney