Urban Development Lead & Strategy Advisor

Urbis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis in Sydney seeks an Assistant Development Manager to lead complex urban development projects within our Development Advisory team. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships and help grow our development management capability.

You will deliver strategic advice on feasibility and policy, manage budgets and deadlines, and mentor junior staff while contributing to business initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Property Development, Property Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management, development, consulting or a related field, including graduate or internship experience.
• Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, including planning approvals and project sequencing.
• Demonstrated project and contract management capability across multiple projects, budgets and timelines.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with ability to translate complex findings into clear client advice.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with MS Project; Power BI advantageous.
• Williness to travel for assignments and client matters.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for purpose-led work.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact development projects delivering planning outcomes that create lasting value.
• Build trusted relationships with developers, government leaders, industry bodies and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on feasibility, risk, optimisation and urban policy to influence property development.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and growth of the business.
• Lead projects and mentor junior talent, managing budgets, governance and quality.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Property Development, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Urbis in Sydney seeks an Assistant Development Manager to lead complex urban development projects within our Development Advisory team. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships and help grow our development management capability.

You will deliver strategic advice on feasibility and policy, manage budgets and deadlines, and mentor junior staff while contributing to business initiatives and continuous improvement.