Development Manager

Frasers Property Limited; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hospitality

Property purchase discounts

Purchased leave program

Parental leave policy

Job summary

Frasers Property Industrial in Queensland is seeking a proactive Development Manager to own the early development phase, coordinating civil and infrastructure design and planning approvals.

You will collaborate with Planning, Delivery and New Business teams to maximise business margins, manage consultants, engage with authorities and champion design objectives while mitigating development risks. This role offers a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering and managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of development planning processes and working with authorities.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Property Development, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil concept designs to deliver efficient outcomes for estates and industrial lots.
• Coordinate planning approvals with planning authorities and internal teams.
• Manage consultant engagements and design handovers to delivery teams.
• Provide site design inputs for New Business, budgets and profitability analysis.
• Oversee JV relationships and transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Property development

Planning processes

Financial feasibility

Design software

MS Office

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Property development degree

Tools

Project design software

MS Office

Job description

Business Unit: Frasers Property Industrial

Job Function: Investment & Asset Management

Shape the future of places. Shape your future with us.

Real estate is a people business. At Frasers Property, we believe every space should serve a meaningful purpose - shaping how individuals, businesses and communities live, work and connect. Our properties are what the world sees, but our greatest assets are the people who make it all possible.

Who we are:
We are a diversified, multinational real estate group on a journey of evolution –strengthening our reputation as an integrated investor, developer, and operator across geographies and asset classes, including industrial & logistics, retail, commercial & business parks, residential and hospitality. Guided by our purpose – Inspiring experiences, creating places for good, we take a long-term view and strive to create lasting value for stakeholders.

How we work:
Every project begins with intention – shaped by local insight, community needs, and a commitment to sustainability and quality outcomes. Across the Group, we bring together diverse talents, perspectives, cultures, and strengths – from strategy, investment and operations to customer experience, technology and beyond. When we do, we create outcomes greater than the sum of our parts: vibrant places that connect, inspire, and uplift.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a proactive, collaborative, and driven Development Manager to join our high-performing Development team in Queensland.

In this key role, you will take ownership of the early development phase, specifically coordinating civil and infrastructure design and planning approvals. Working closely with our Planning, Delivery, and New Business teams, you will actively pursue innovative and efficient outcomes for estate design and delivery. Operating with a high level of initiative, you will manage consultant engagements, coordinate with authorities, and champion FPI’s strategic design objectives to maximise business margins and mitigate development risks.

How you’ll make an impact

• Estate Design & Coordination: Identify constraints and opportunities during planning and acquisition. Lead civil concept designs to deliver efficient outcomes for industrial lots and estates. Partner with FPI architects, cost planners, and delivery teams to ensure a seamless design handover.
• New Business & Feasibility Support: Provide timely site design inputs to the New Business team. Assist in detailed feasibility and financial analysis, help draft Investment Committee and Board Papers, and collaborate with Development Analysts to finalise budgets and profit forecasting.
• Authority Liaison & Approvals: Partner with the Planning Manager to prepare comprehensive planning applications. Directly engage with relevant authorities to secure infrastructure approvals, ensuring all strategies align with FPI’s Quality, Safety, and Premium Estates Guidelines.
• Acquisition Analysis: Support the Acquisition Manager by reviewing site information for prospective property acquisitions, actively identifying and mitigating risks related to civil engineering and infrastructure design.
• Stakeholder Management & Joint Ventures: Manage Joint Venture relationships and associated reporting. Maintain open, transparent reporting to FPI stakeholders regarding program status, financial exposures, development risks, and milestone approvals.

Administration & Compliance: Oversee consultant and authority engagements, including evaluating commercial and legal terms. Maintain meticulous records of design documentation, correspondence, and project meetings

What you’ll bring

• Experience: Proven experience in the property development industry, with a strong background in civil engineering, civil design, and managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Planning Expertise: A solid understanding of development planning processes and practical experience dealing with government and utility authorities.
• Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Property Development, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Technical & Commercial Savvy: Proficient in project design/engineering software and MS Office. You possess strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of financial feasibilities and project delivery budgets.
• Forward-Thinking Mindset: A demonstrated ability or willingness to leverage modern AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and drive strategic insights.
• Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are highly collaborative, act with a high degree of integrity and honesty, and are eager to share innovative ideas within a team environment.

What you can look forward to

• Join a highly regarded and collaborative team where you can make a tangible impact.
• Become part of a high-performance culture that values growth and provides career development opportunities.
• An additional purchased leave program.
• Discounts at Frasers including 50% off hospitality and a discount on residential property purchases.
• A generous parental leave policy.

At Frasers Property Industrial, we are creating places and opportunities that help people and businesses Find a Place for their Future. That ambition also shapes the culture we build within our team. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute. We are proud to have a Reconciliation Action Plan and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. We welcome people of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities

Your opportunity to make an impact

Collaboration and mutual respect define how we work with each other and with our strong ecosystem of partners. We listen to diverse voices, embrace inclusion, creating environments where people feel they belong.

Join us, and you’ll work alongside passionate professionals who share our vision. Together, we shape environments that strengthen connections and improve quality of life. Your career at Frasers Property isn’t just about what you do today. It’s about the impact and legacy you help create for generations to come.