Hays is currently seeking a Senior Development Manager or Project Director with extensive land development experience to oversee a groundbreaking development in Western Australian .

This is a land development project that will consist of subdivision of 7000 lots and a renewable windfarm.

This opportunity for a forward-thinking development lead will span over 10–15 years and will be similar to Yanchep & Alkimos masterplans.

Your new company

This organisation has over 20 years experience in development and has various developments across land development, subdivision, commercial, industrial & renewables across Australia.

Your recent role

Reporting directly to the CEO in the eastern states, you will lead the Western Australian development team through feasibility, planning, approvals, consultant coordination and civil delivery across a complex, multi-stage subdivision. You will work autonomously, present recommendations at weekly executive workshops and report to senior leadership and the board.

Within this role, you will have internal project manager & planning support reporting to you.

- Lead feasibility, budgets, cash flow and cost-per-lot analysis.
- Drive subdivision delivery, programmes, tenders, EOTs and variations.
- Coordinate engineers, civil contractors, planners and specialist consultants.
- Manage approvals, servicing, authority clearances, titling and government obligations.
- Maintain control of programme, cost, risk, procurement and consultant performance.
- Build strong relationships with councils,



agencies, utilities and project partners.
- Support future commercial, industrial and complementary land-use planning.

What you'll need to succeed

- Knowledge of Western Australian land subdivision regulations and processes
- Experience as a senior development manager minimum 5 years within land development
- Experience delivering complex, multi-stage subdivisions
- Strong feasibility, budgeting and commercial capability.
- Sound civil engineering knowledge and confidence challenging technical advice.
- Excellent stakeholder management across contractors, consultants and authorities.
- A proactive, solutions-led style with the confidence to operate at CEO and board level.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in property, engineering, planning, construction or project management.

What you'll get in return

- Be part of a legacy project
- Have autonomy and input into development plans
- Expand your renewables knowledge and be part of a project that will consist of land development, residential, commercial and industrial development
- Have a strategic impact
- Perth CBD location with travel every 2 weeks (2h location from Perth)

What you need to do now

If you have land-development experience as a senior development manager of at least 5 years, have excellent project management & civil construction understanding, apply with your current CV.

Or for a confidential discussion on further information, contact Claire Timmon at Hays (phone hidden)

📌 Senior Development Manager (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth