Hays is currently recruiting a Development Manager for a growing Western Australian group to take full ownership of a diverse portfolio of residential land development projects throughout Perth.

Working within an experienced property team, you will manage projects across the complete development life cycle, from acquisition assessment and feasibility through planning, approvals, civil delivery, sales releases and title creation.

This is a delivery-focused position suited to an organised and commercially minded development professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and progressing multiple projects simultaneously.

With the support of a planning director, CEO and senior development manager you will be responsible for:

- Manage project strategies, programmes, budgets, cash flows and staging plans.
- Coordinate planning applications, statutory approvals and the clearance of subdivision conditions.
- Manage engineering design, civil works, infrastructure, servicing, landscaping and title creation.
- Appoint and manage external consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
- Prepare scopes, obtain quotations and coordinate tendering and contract administration.
- Develop business cases and approval papers for current expenditure, project decisions and variations.
- Monitor project expenditure, invoices, commitments and performance against approved budgets.
- Maintain project feasibilities and assess the commercial impact of project decisions and variations.
- Identify delivery risks and implement practical solutions to protect programme, cost,



yield and project returns.
- Prepare monthly development reports for the CEO, senior management and Board.

The role encompasses end-to-end project delivery, including consultant management, tendering, approvals, civil construction, practical completion and titles.

Requirements

- You will be organised, commercially astute and comfortable taking responsibility for project outcomes.
- Experience delivering residential land subdivision or land development projects is an advantage, junior Development managers also eligible
- Knowledge of the Western Australian planning and land development environment.
- Experience across planning, approvals, civil construction, servicing and title creation.
- Strong project feasibility, budgeting and commercial analysis capability.
- Qualification in planning, engineering or similar

What you'll get in return:

- Salary package is competitive based on experience up to $175K and senior up to $225K
- Direct access to an experienced CEO and ownership
- Genuine input into project strategy and key commercial decisions.
- Access to ongoing projects, job stability and exposure to a range of exciting projects
- Exposure to sand development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a privately owned property group where you can take meaningful ownership of projects, influence development outcomes and contribute to the delivery of future residential communities.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

📌 Development Manager (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth