Assistant Development Manager

Urbis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis in Sydney seeks an Assistant Development Manager to lead complex urban development projects within our Development Advisory team. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships and help grow our development management capability.

You will deliver strategic advice on feasibility and policy, manage budgets and deadlines, and mentor junior staff while contributing to business initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Property Development, Property Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management, development, consulting or a related field, including graduate or internship experience.
• Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, including planning approvals and project sequencing.
• Demonstrated project and contract management capability across multiple projects, budgets and timelines.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with ability to translate complex findings into clear client advice.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with MS Project; Power BI advantageous.
• Williness to travel for assignments and client matters.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for purpose-led work.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact development projects delivering planning outcomes that create lasting value.
• Build trusted relationships with developers, government leaders, industry bodies and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on feasibility, risk, optimisation and urban policy to influence property development.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and growth of the business.
• Lead projects and mentor junior talent, managing budgets, governance and quality.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Property Development, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever-changing world. We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.

If you're looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we're keen to meet you.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

The opportunity & how you will make an impact.

As an Assistant Development Manager in our Development Advisory team, you'll play a key role in delivering complex urban development projects while building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of our development management capability.

Working across project delivery and strategic advisory, you'll help coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage projects through key stages and support clients to navigate complex development opportunities. Alongside project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to develop your advisory, client management and leadership skills, support junior team members and contribute to business unit initiatives, training and continuous improvement.

As an Assistant Development Manager, every day is different! You will:

• Drive high-impact development projects, delivering innovative planning outcomes that create lasting value.
• Build trusted relationships with major developers, government leaders, industry bodies and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on project feasibility, risk, optimisation and urban policy to influence Australian property development.
• Identify new business opportunities, contributing to proposals, pitches and the continued growth of the business.
• Lead projects and mentor junior talent, managing budgets, governance and quality while fostering a collaborative team culture.

About you.

We look for talented people who are purpose-driven and thrive in high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environments. You'll work across teams to bring out the best in others whilst bringing new thinking and energy.

We know everyone is different and bring different strengths and passions with them. In addition to yours, we're keen to connect with you if you bring the following experiences and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Property Development, Property Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management, development, consulting or a related field, including relevant graduate or internship experience.
• Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, including State planning and development approval processes, construction documentation and sequencing.
• Demonstrated project and contract management capability, including managing multiple projects, budgets, programs, resources, invoicing and competing priorities within agreed timeframes.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with experience undertaking research, development analysis and feasibility assessment, and translating complex findings into clear advice for clients.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project; experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• A wiliness to travel for assignments and client matters, where required, is a pre-requisite.
• collaborative mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and others while bringing new thinking to Urbis and our clients
• Passion for purpose-led work, and driving a positive legacy for our communities, clients and yourself
• Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
• Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients
• Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems
• A digitally curious mindset, that is keen to explore how technology can contribute to our experience and efficiency

Why Urbis?

We are passionate about purpose with impact. You'll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions. You're encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.

We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead your own way. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.

We believe in flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally— because what matters to you, matters to us.

Sound interesting?

If we sound like a great fit for you, and you are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.