About the Role We're looking for a hands-on Senior Development Manager who can take a project from site acquisition through to completion. The company has seen the successful development of many residential projects throughout Sydney in the last 10 years ranging from award winning designed houses up to apartment complex's of 40 plus units

This is not a coordination role.

You will be responsible for finding deals, making them stack, and delivering profitable outcomes.

If you've only ever managed part of the process - this role is not for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Site Acquisition

Identify and secure residential development opportunities (10+ apartments)

Build and manage agent networks

Source off-market opportunities

Feasibility & Deal Structuring

Run detailed feasibilities (GRV, costs, margins)

Assess risk, planning constraints, and upside

Present investment cases internally

Planning & Approvals

Manage consultants (planners, architects, engineers)

Drive DA strategy and council approvals

Navigate zoning, overlays, and planning risks

Delivery

Oversee projects through design, tender, and construction

Manage builders, budgets, and timelines

Ensure projects are delivered profitably

What We’re Looking For





Proven track record delivering multi-residential projects (10+ units) end-to-end

Strong feasibility and financial modelling skills

Deep understanding of Sydney planning system & councils

Existing relationships with:

Agents

Consultants

Builders

Commercial mindset - you think like an owner, not an employee

You must be able to clearly point to projects you personally drove from acquisition to completion

Salary & Incentives

Base: $180k - $210k (depending on experience)

Bonuses:

Site acquisition incentives

Project milestone bonuses

Profit-based upside

Total package: $220k - $300k+ for high performers

Why This Role Work for an experienced company with a strong portfolio of residential developments complete .

Work directly on real deals, not layers of corporate process

High level of autonomy and decision-making

Solid upside tied to performance.

Opportunity to grow into a Head of Development / equity position

Important This role is for doers, not coordinators.

If you:

haven’t run full-cycle developments

can’t build a real feasibility

or haven’t delivered projects yourself

This will not be the right fit.

📌 Senior Development Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Secure IQ Services
📍 Sydney