Development Lead, Industrial & Logistics Projects

ESR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Group in NSW is seeking a commercially minded Development Manager to join the development team and deliver industrial and logistics projects across Australia. You will drive the entire development lifecycle from feasibility and planning through to delivery, leasing and stabilisation, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and clients to create long-term value for investors.

The role requires tertiary qualifications, proven development and leasing experience, and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Property Economics, Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in property development, leasing, project management or a related discipline within the real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of development feasibility, financial modelling, project delivery and planning processes.
• Experience managing projects across multiple stages of the development lifecycle, ideally within industrial, logistics or commercial property.
• Demonstrated leasing and negotiation experience, with the ability to work effectively with agents, occupiers and customers to drive development outcomes
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across internal and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects through all stages of the development lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and asset stabilisation.
• Prepare and manage development feasibilities, project budgets, business cases and investment recommendations to support commercial decision‑making.
• Drive leasing and development strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders, agents and customers to maximise asset performance and value.
• Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while overseeing planning approvals, due diligence activities and governance requirements.

Skills

Development management

Financial modelling

Leasing

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project delivery

Job description

ESR Group in NSW is seeking a commercially minded Development Manager to join the development team and deliver industrial and logistics projects across Australia. You will drive the entire development lifecycle from feasibility and planning through to delivery, leasing and stabilisation, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and clients to create long-term value for investors.

The role requires tertiary qualifications, proven development and leasing experience, and strong skills in