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Development Manager

Sydney | $170,000 + S

Why We Back Them

This is a development professional who understands the full lifecycle and, more importantly, how to control it commercially.

They bring a track record of delivering large-scale residential projects while maintaining tight control over Total Development Cost, programme, and risk.

What stands out is the ability to operate at both a strategic and delivery level.
From feasibility and board approval through to procurement and construction.

This is not just delivery. This is disciplined development.

The Experience That Built Them

15+ years across residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, and social housing developments in both Australia and international markets.

Experience includes:

  • Leading feasibility modelling including TDC, cashflow, and sensitivity analysis
  • Managing Development Applications, S4.55, S4.56, and Construction Certificates
  • Running procurement across ECI, D&C, and lump sum contracts
  • Managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams through design and delivery
  • Overseeing contractor engagement, programme, and cost control
  • Preparing board papers, governance reporting, and funding submissions
  • Working closely with government, private developers, and institutional stakeholders

Delivered over 600 apartments across multi-stage residential projects, managing complex stakeholder and regulatory environments.

Currently operating across community housing developments, bringing exposure to government frameworks, funding structures, and social infrastructure delivery.

The Perfect Fit

Well suited to platforms operating across residential living sectors where development performance directly impacts long-term asset outcomes.

Particularly relevant for:

  • Build-to-Rent and residential platforms scaling pipelines
  • Developers requiring strong control across feasibility and delivery
  • Community housing and affordable housing providers
  • Funds or institutional investors needing disciplined development execution

Brings a strong understanding of how development decisions influence cost, delivery certainty, and long-term asset performance.

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Byron Ellis

Director – Living Sectors Recruitment

0472 777 112

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