Assistant Development Manager | Precision, Luxury & Legacy

at; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestige property group in Perth is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to assist with projects that redefine urban living. In this role, you will support a Senior DM on a substantial portfolio, engage with elite consultants, and contribute to both architectural and financial aspects of landmark developments. This is an opportunity to grow in a high-performance environment focused on luxury and high-density excellence. If you have a passion for impactful urbanism, apply today for this exciting role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Property Development, Planning, or Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to identify floorplan inefficiencies or feasibility errors.
• Passion for high-density urbanism.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior DM on a portfolio worth hundreds of millions.
• Help with architectural refinement and financial modelling.
• Manage top-tier consultants and navigate complex approvals.

Skills

Property Development

Planning

Quantity Surveying

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Most ADM roles are administrative. You spend your days chasing consultants for minor reports on projects that look exactly like the one next door. This is not that role.

We are partnering with a prestige, privately‑owned property group that has redefined the Perth skyline. They don't do 'cookie‑cutter.' They specialise in luxury, large‑scale residential and mixed‑use precincts that become landmarks the day the scaffolding comes down. This is an invitation for a high‑potential ADM to move away from volume development and into the world of high‑spec, high‑density excellence.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Development Manager, you will be the 'right hand' to a Senior DM on a portfolio worth hundreds of millions. Because our client is a private entity with a flat management structure, you won't be a 'cog in a machine.' You will have a seat at the table for high‑stakes decisions.

• Design & Feasibility: Assisting with the architectural refinement and financial modelling that ensures a project is both a masterpiece and a commercial success.
• Stakeholder Navigation: Managing top‑tier consultants and navigating complex approvals for landmark infill sites.
• The "Black Swan" Mindset: Our client is well‑capitalised and strategic. You will learn not just how to build, but how to navigate market cycles with a focus on liquidity and long‑term brand integrity.

Why You?

You are likely currently working in a Tier‑1 corporate or a mid‑tier consultancy and feeling the weight of the bureaucracy.

You have:

• The Foundation: a year or two of experience in Property Development, Planning, or Quantity Surveying.
• The Detail: You can spot a floorplan inefficiency or a feasibility error from a mile away.
• The Drive: You have a genuine passion for high‑density urbanism and aren't satisfied with suburban sprawl. You want to build things that matter.

The Culture

Our client's office isn't a typical corporate space—it is designed to reflect the luxury of their projects. It is a high‑performance, 'celebrate the wins' environment where the MD is accessible, and the team is lean, hungry, and elite.

If you are looking for a place to hide, this isn't it. If you are looking for the fastest career trajectory in the Perth apartment sector, let's talk.

Ready to step into the luxury tier? Apply today for a confidential discussion about this career‑defining move or contact Renee Bengston for a confidential chat at 0432 496 496 or [e-mail].

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and only those with the right to work in Australia should apply.