National Tenancy Delivery Manager

Knight Frank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra two weeks' leave

Two wellness days per year

Birthday off

People-first culture

Job summary

Knight Frank Australia is seeking a National Tenancy Delivery Manager to lead tenancy delivery across a portfolio of high-profile retail assets in Sydney, driving projects from concept to opening.

You will manage a team, coordinate with leasing, project teams and external partners, and oversee budgets and timelines to ensure tenancy openings on time, with a strong focus on design guidelines, sustainability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large retail or commercial fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of tenancy design, sustainability, guidelines.
• In-depth understanding of Australian building codes and accessibility standards.
• Strong budgeting and cost management skills.
• Experience coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee tenancy delivery program across multiple assets.
• Oversee tenancy delivery team to meet approval timeframes.
• Coordinate tenancy delivery with leasing, project teams, centre teams, retail partners and consultants.
• Monitor fitout progress and align with centre leasing program/development timeline.
• Resolve site-specific challenges to maintain program integrity and openings on time.
• Act as liaison between client, tenants, leasing teams, and centre management.
• Accountable for tenancy delivery budgets and forecast, identify cost savings.

Skills

Retail fit-out management

Tenancy design knowledge

Australian codes knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead tenancy delivery across a portfolio of high-profile retail assets and drive projects from concept to opening.

• Enjoy an extra two weeks' leave, two wellness days, your birthday off, and a people-first culture with strong career development.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including managing large‑scale retail or commercial fit‑out projects.
• Strong knowledge of tenancy design and fit‑out processes, including design guidelines and sustainability practices.
• In‑depth understanding of Australian building codes, accessibility standards, and relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and industry best practices.
• Strong budgeting and cost management skills.

The role:

The National Tenancy Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective delivery of tenancy management services across multiple sites located in Sydney. This involves leading a team and implementing best practices in tenancy management. A key focus is coordinating seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, including retail partners and agencies, to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the tenancy delivery program across multiple assets across the portfolio.
• Oversee the tenancy delivery team to ensure approval process timeframes are met.
• Ensure seamless coordination between tenancy delivery managers, leasing teams, project teams, centre teams, retail partners, and external consultants.
• Monitor the progress of fitouts with the tenancy delivery team and ensure alignment with the overall centre leasing program and/or development timeline.
• Address and resolve site‑specific challenges with tenancy delivery managers to maintain program integrity and to ensure tenancy openings on time.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client, tenants, leasing teams, and centre management.
• Accountable for tenancy delivery budgets and cost forecasting, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank Australia is part of the world’s largest privately owned property consultancy. We provide transactional and advisory services across commercial property, including office, retail, and industrial assets.

What’sin it for you?

• Enjoy two extra weeks of leave, two wellness days every year, and your birthday off to celebrate your way.
• People first culture with visible, approachable leaders who keep everyone connected through open conversations and regular business updates.
• Drive your career forward with structured six‑monthly check‑ins and the ability to start growth conversations anytime.
• Work smarter with purpose-built property platforms and technology designed to save you time every day.

Important to know

You must have valid Australian working rights to be considered.

A police check is required for successful candidates.

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