Senior Development Manager - BTR
- Real Estate & Property
- Property Development
- Sydney
- Permanent / Full Time
12/9/2025
- Lead landmark BTR projects from feasibility through to delivery
- Join a design-led developer with a robust pipeline and growth focus
- Shape premium communities and grow your career with a top team
About the Opportunity:
Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial property development group, renowned for delivering exceptional residential, Build-to-Rent (BTR), co-living, student accommodation, and mixed-use projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage BTR developments across the full lifecycle - from feasibility and planning through to design, construction, and settlement.
You’ll gain full lifecycle exposure, the chance to work on landmark projects, and to join a collaborative, design-led team in growth mode, shaping communities that redefine the experience of home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage BTR projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and high-quality outcomes.
- Drive the full development lifecycle, including feasibility, design, planning approvals, construction, and handover.
- Oversee Development Applications (DAs) and liaise with councils, authorities, consultants, and contractors to keep projects on track.
- Prepare and review feasibility studies, financial models, and risk assessments to support investment decisions.
- Monitor budgets, programs, and cost reports, providing updates to senior management.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards and in line with company objectives.
Why Join This Team:
- Work on an exciting and diverse BTR development pipeline across Sydney’s inner-city and growth areas.
- Take ownership of projects and contribute to an entrepreneurial, fast-growing business.
- Collaborate with a supportive, high-performing team and senior leadership.
- Shape premium residential projects and communities from concept to delivery.
- Enjoy long-term career growth and professional development in a flexible, inclusive environment.
About You:
- 5–10+ years’ experience in residential development, ideally in BTR or owned and operated projects; strong apartment or Build-to-Sell (BTS) experience considered.
- Proven track record across the full development lifecycle, from feasibility to construction handover.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in financial modelling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Experienced in leading teams, managing consultants/contractors, and influencing stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in Property, Construction, Planning, Engineering, or related fields.
- Highly organised, proactive, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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