Development Manager | Land & Built Form

Ascend Recruit Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $185,000 + Superannuation

Long-term career progression

Mentoring and support

Brisbane-based team events

Job summary

Ascend Recruit Pty is seeking a Development Manager to lead property development and civil projects from feasibility to delivery, based in Brisbane. You will oversee land subdivisions, infrastructure, and complex masterplanned communities across South East Queensland, coordinating consultants and approvals.

The role offers ownership of projects, exposure to diverse asset classes and potential leadership of the projects team as the company grows, with strong client and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in project management, civil construction or property development.
• Experience in land subdivisions and civil infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Background in client-side project management, civil project management or development management.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• Understanding of development approvals, consultant coordination and project delivery.
• Experience in contract administration and superintendent responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and project delivery from feasibility through to construction and completion.
• Oversee civil infrastructure and land subdivision projects.
• Coordinate development applications, design documentation and approvals.
• Engage and manage consultants, contractors, engineers and external stakeholders.
• Prepare project briefs, feasibility assessments and development strategies.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and authorities.
• Provide regular project reporting and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Property development

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Project Management

Architecture

Job description

Development Manager | Property Development & Civil Projects

Location: Inner North, Brisbane QLD

Salary: Up to $185,000 + Superannuation

About the Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an ambitious Development Manager to join an established and growing Brisbane-based property development business with an impressive pipeline of projects across South East Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Client-Side Project Manager or Civil Project Manager looking to transition further into property development, take greater ownership of projects and build a long-term career.

Our client operates as both a property developer in its own right and a development and project management consultancy delivering projects on behalf of clients.

With in-house capabilities spanning development management, architecture, design and sales, the business offers genuine exposure to the entire development lifecycle.

This isn't your typical project management position. You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of asset classes, contribute to major developments and potentially progress into leading the projects team as the business continues to grow.

The Project Pipeline

You’ll gain exposure to an exciting portfolio of projects, including:

• Land subdivision projects totalling approximately 1,000 lots.
• A landmark urban village development comprising 23 towers.
• Residential townhouse developments.
• Childcare centres and medical facilities.
• Industrial developments and commercial projects.
• Bus depots and infrastructure-related projects.
• Bespoke architectural residential developments.

With projects ranging from smaller boutique developments through to significant masterplanned communities, no two days will be the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage development and project delivery from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and completion.
• Oversee civil infrastructure and land subdivision projects.
• Coordinate development applications, design documentation and relevant approvals.
• Engage and manage consultants, contractors, engineers and external stakeholders.
• Undertake contract administration and superintendent responsibilities on land subdivision projects.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, procurement and delivery milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and commercially.
• Prepare project briefs, feasibility assessments and development strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and relevant authorities.
• Provide regular project reporting and recommendations to senior management.

About You:

We're looking for a motivated, commercially minded professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and seeing projects progress from concept through to completion.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in project management, civil construction or property development.
• Experience in land subdivisions and civil infrastructure projects, highly regarded.
• A background in client-side project management, civil project management or development management.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Understanding of development approvals, consultant coordination and project delivery.
• Experience in contract administration and superintendent responsibilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, programmes and project risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to attend project sites.

Importantly, you don't need to have previously held the title of Development Manager. We welcome applications from experienced Civil Project Managers and Client-Side Project Managers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

What's on Offer?

• Salary package up to $185,000 + Superannuation, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work across both developer-owned projects and client-side developments.
• Diverse project pipeline spanning residential, civil, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Genuine long-term career progression, with potential to lead the projects team.
• Exposure to the full development lifecycle, including feasibility, design, approvals and construction.
• Established Brisbane-based business with a strong Queensland history.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with ongoing mentoring.
• Regular social and industry events.
• Annual team trips, including ski trips in recent years.
• Modern office environment in Ashgrove, Brisbane.

The Opportunity to Grow This position offers more than just another project management role. You'll join a business where you can contribute to meaningful developments, gain exposure to multiple asset classes and develop your career alongside an experienced team. For someone with a strong civil or project management background who wants to broaden their experience in property development, this could be an excellent next step.

If you're ready to take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career in property development, we'd love to hear from you.