Development Manager - Industrial

Capstone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment is seeking a Development Manager with a strong leasing bias to lead major industrial and logistics projects in Sydney, from feasibility to delivery and stabilisation. You will work closely with leasing agents and occupiers to shape leasing strategy and respond to market demand, supported by a project manager for technical delivery.

This role focuses on commercial outcomes, deal closure, and portfolio performance across Western Sydney and other key logistics markets.

Qualifications

• Development management experience in industrial, logistics or commercial property.
• A genuine leasing orientation and strong agent and occupier relationships.
• Confident across feasibility, planning and construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive leasing outcomes across the portfolio alongside development delivery.
• Manage feasibility, including due diligence, planning and financial appraisal.
• Lead consultant teams through design, documentation and planning approvals.
• Oversee construction delivery, including contractor, programme and budget control.
• Manage project risk, reporting and governance.

Skills

Leasing orientation

Development management

Industrial/logistics property

Job description

Sydney, NSW|Full time, permanent|Attractive remuneration package

Due to the internal promotion of the current incumbent, we're seeking a Development Manager with a strong leasing bias to join one of Australia's fastest-growing and most active industrial property developers, with a significant national pipeline and a strong presence across Western Sydney and other key logistics markets.

The Role

Reporting to Senior Development Managers each across a portfolio, you'll run major industrial and logistics projects from feasibility to delivery and stabilisation, working closely with leasing agents and occupiers to shape leasing strategy and keep developments responsive to market demand. You'll be backed by a project manager for technical delivery, across a pipeline that includes a Green Star targeted Western Sydney expansion and a large-scale Aerotropolis development.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys the commercial side of development and being close to the deal, rather than a purely project-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive leasing outcomes across the portfolio alongside development delivery
• Manage feasibility, including due diligence, planning and financial appraisal
• Lead consultant teams through design, documentation and planning approvals
• Oversee construction delivery, including contractor, programme and budget control
• Manage project risk, reporting and governance

About You

• Development management experience in industrial, logistics or commercial property
• A genuine leasing orientation and strong agent and occupier relationships
• Confident across feasibility, planning and construction delivery

Also open to leasing agents: an experienced industrial or logistics leasing agent looking to step into a development management career would also be well suited to this role.