Senior Development Manager

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with an established high-rise apartment builder to identify an experienced Senior Development Manager to join their Gold Coast-based team.

This is an opportunity to work with a business delivering some of the most eye-catching residential buildings across Southeast Queensland, with a strong pipeline of high-rise apartment developments and an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the region's skyline.

We're looking for a proven development professional with 10+ years of experience, a strong track record in high-rise residential projects, and established relationships across the Queensland property and construction markets.

The Opportunity

• Lead major high-rise residential developments across the Gold Coast and Southeast Queensland.
• Drive projects from initial feasibility and acquisition through planning, design, approvals and delivery.
• Work closely with internal construction teams, consultants, authorities and key project stakeholders.
• Leverage your industry relationships to unlock opportunities and deliver commercially successful developments.
• Play a key role in shaping a growing pipeline of landmark residential projects.

About You

• 10+ years' experience in property development, within high-rise residential or apartment projects.
• A strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, from feasibility through to completion.
• Established relationships with consultants, authorities, builders and key industry stakeholders across Southeast Queensland.
• Proven commercial acumen, with the ability to manage project risk, budgets, programmes and outcomes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering quality developments that stand out in the market.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established high-rise apartment builder with an exciting project pipeline.
• Work on premium residential developments that will shape the Gold Coast skyline.
• Take ownership of significant projects and influence key development decisions.
• Be part of a business with strong local industry relationships and ambitious growth plans.

If you're an experienced Development Manager with a strong high-rise residential background and are looking for your next Brisbane or Gold Coast opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Tim Natusch on 0424 150 235 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

Thanks for your consideration.