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About the role
The Market Lead sits within our Projects and Development space at JLL. It is the senior delivery leader and local market presence for PDS ANZ within a defined geography. The role is responsible for the quality of project delivery, the health of local client relationships at a project level, and the identification and conversion of local transactional opportunity that contributes to the hub's commercial performance.

The Market Lead is accountable for the financial performance of the market, talent management and market approach, and is responsible for establishing, leading and maintaining a positive culture throughout the team. As a OneJLL ambassador, the role drives the performance of PDS and the broader JLL business within the geography, leveraging the expertise of the Operations and Commercial management teams while remaining accountable for the performance of the market.

The role is also accountable for margin performance, cost management and market expansion, and plays a key part in supporting the Client Solutions Team during the delivery of growth-originated work, providing on-the-ground presence and delivery leadership.

Day to day responsibilities

Provide day-to-day delivery leadership to the project team within the market
Ensure all projects comply with JLL's delivery framework, HSEQ requirements, and project governance standards
Act as the escalation point for project-level commercial, programme, or quality issues within the market
Accountable for financial performance of the market location




Provide on-the-ground delivery leadership and day-to-day project relationship management where the Client Solutions Team has originated a growth opportunity within your geography
Own and maintain project-level client relationships across the active project portfolio in the market
Identify emerging client needs or opportunities arising from active delivery and communicate these to the Hub Director
Identify and qualify local project opportunities through existing client relationships, the JLL network, and local market activity
Manage the local opportunity pipeline in Salesforce, with data quality as your responsibility
Convert local opportunities to contracted work within delegated limits of authority
Engage proactively with JLL business line leaders in the local market to identify cross-referral opportunities
Represent PDS ANZ at local industry events and forums
Foster a culture that is commercially rigorous, client-focused, and people-positive
Hold direct reports accountable through clear expectations and honest feedback
Support the identification, development, and retention of talent, including building succession depth

Key skills required

Minimum 15 years of experience in project or construction management, with demonstrated delivery leadership capability
Track record of delivering complex, high-value projects within the relevant market geography
Strong project-level client relationship capability, able to maintain and develop relationships through and beyond delivery
Commercially literate, able to manage project P&Ls;, variations, and contract performance
Experience leading and developing project delivery teams
Understanding of local market dynamics, client landscape, and JLL competitive positioning in the relevant geography
Salesforce or equivalent CRM discipline, with pipeline data quality as a non-negotiable
Collaborative operating style, delivery-first but willing to play a support role within the CST model

About us:
At JLL,



we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ546547.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is significant to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

📌 NSW Market Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Jll
📍 Sydney