Development Manager/Senior Development Manager - Armidale Based

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

12% superannuation

Senior-level position

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane is seeking a senior project development professional for civil and site development in the New England Region (Armidale), NSW. You’ll oversee opportunities from early feasibility through to construction delivery, coordinating earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities and external works with clients, consultants and contractors.

This role offers broad project ownership, 12% superannuation, relocation assistance, and exposure to turnkey civil and

Qualifications

• Strong background delivering civil, land development, building or multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of project programming, procurement and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Assess new opportunities, clarify client objectives and determine project scope, staging, construction requirements, constraints and delivery approach.
• Coordinate concept planning, early design, site servicing and civil infrastructure requirements including earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer, water, utilities and external works.
• Manage input from engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, certifiers and other consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated and sufficiently developed before procurement and construction.
• Review project documentation to identify scope gaps, interface issues and delivery risks, while supporting tendering, estimating, cost planning and programme development.
• Assist with planning approvals, authority liaison, contractor work packages, pricing reviews, contractor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Help establish practical project execution plans and maintain oversight of programme, cost, variations and key milestones throughout delivery.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to resolve design and construction issues and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve buildability, sequencing, cost efficiency and overall project outcomes, while helping establish consistent delivery processes for future projects.
• The position also has a strong commercial focus, including budget management, risk identification, procurement and improving project margins through better planning and delivery methods.

Skills

Civil construction

Site development

Project coordination

Contract management

Reading drawings

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Construction Management qualification

Civil Engineering

Project Management certification

Job description

$150,000 - $150,000 a year

Permanent

New England Region (Armidale) – New South Wales

The New England region offers a genuine change of pace, with open landscapes, four distinct seasons, fresh air and easy access to national parks, waterfalls and scenic countryside. Housing is generally more accessible than in the major cities, commutes are shorter, and the region has a strong community feel that appeals to both individuals and families.

Professionally, the region offers solid opportunities across construction, infrastructure, education, health, agriculture and government, supported by continued investment and development. Outside of work, there’s plenty to enjoy, from local food, markets and festivals to hiking, fishing and weekend road trips, making it a great place to build a career while enjoying more balance and less congestion.

Role Overview

This senior project development role will take complex construction opportunities from early planning through to delivery, assessing new projects, shaping delivery strategies, coordinating technical inputs and turning early concepts into well-defined, commercially sound outcomes. With a strong focus on civil and site development, you’ll oversee everything from earthworks, roads and drainage through to utilities, foundations, external works and building interfaces, while helping connect onsite construction with offsite delivery. It’s an ideal role for someone who enjoys getting involved early, solving complex project issues, creating clear scopes and setting projects up for a smoother, more predictable transition into construction.

• Salary - up to $150,000 (neg)
• 12% superannuation
• Relocation assistance is available
• Senior-level position with broad project ownership
• Exposure to larger and more complex civil and turnkey developments
• Involvement from early-stage feasibility through to construction delivery
• Broad mix of civil, infrastructure and building-related projects
• Close involvement with clients, consultants, contractors and internal leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Assess new opportunities, clarify client objectives and determine project scope, staging, construction requirements, constraints and delivery approach
• Coordinate concept planning, early design, site servicing and civil infrastructure requirements including earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer, water, utilities and external works
• Manage input from engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, certifiers and other consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated and sufficiently developed before procurement and construction
• Review project documentation to identify scope gaps, interface issues and delivery risks, while supporting tendering, estimating, cost planning and programme development
• Assist with planning approvals, authority liaison, contractor work packages, pricing reviews, contractor selection and commercial negotiations
• Help establish practical project execution plans and maintain oversight of programme, cost, variations and key milestones throughout delivery
• Work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to resolve design and construction issues and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify opportunities to improve buildability, sequencing, cost efficiency and overall project outcomes, while helping establish consistent delivery processes for future projects
• The position also has a strong commercial focus, including budget management, risk identification, procurement and improving project margins through better planning and delivery methods.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background delivering civil, land development, building or multidisciplinary construction projects
• Sound practical understanding of civil construction and site development
• Proven experience coordinating multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
• Experience taking projects from early concept or tender stage through pre-construction and into delivery
• Strong knowledge of project programming, procurement and construction cost management
• Ability to confidently read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction contracts
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify project risk before it becomes an issue onsite
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project workstreams

Highly Desirable

• Qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Background delivering subdivisions, housing developments, lifestyle communities, accommodation projects or similar multi-building developments
• Experience spanning both civil and building construction
• Exposure to Design & Construct or full turnkey project environments
• Experience dealing with councils, authorities and development approval processes
• Experience developing projects from feasibility through to construction commencement

The Opportunity

This role will play an important part in expanding the organisation’s project delivery capability, bringing civil works, site infrastructure, onsite construction and offsite building elements together into a more integrated turnkey model.

You’ll help shape how larger projects are planned, scoped, procured and delivered, while building the consultant and contractor relationships needed for future growth. It’s a strong opportunity for an experienced construction or development professional who enjoys getting involved early, solving problems and influencing how projects come together.

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane. We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise. We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.