Development Manager

WHO WE ARE

Blackburne is a leading Western Australian property company with an established track record across property development, real estate and finance.

For more than 20 years, we have delivered some of Perth's most significant and recognised apartment and mixed-use developments, with a strong pipeline of projects currently progressing across Perth.

Our experienced, close-knit team works collaboratively across development, sales, marketing, finance and property, providing our development team with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality projects from planning through to completion.

THE ROLE

With a strong pipeline of projects progressing into delivery, Blackburne is seeking an experienced Development Manager to join our Developments team and help deliver some of Perth's most prestigious premium living projects.

Working across the delivery phase of major developments, you will take ownership of key project outcomes and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme, cost, quality and commercial objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects through design development, procurement, construction, completion and handover.
• Taking ownership of project programmes, budgets, risks and key development milestones.
• Working closely with builders, architects, engineers, consultants and other project stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Reviewing and coordinating design documentation to ensure development objectives and project requirements are achieved.
• Monitoring construction progress and proactively identifying and resolving delivery issues.
• Managing consultant scopes, appointments, deliverables and performance.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Preparing development reports, recommendations and updates for senior management.
• Coordinating with Blackburne's sales, marketing, finance and property teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing authority, statutory and development approval matters as required.
• Overseeing completion, settlement and handover activities.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the development team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded development professional with a strong track record in delivering high-quality property projects.

You will ideally:

• hold a relevant tertiary qualification;
• have at least five years' relevant property development experience;
• have experience delivering multi-residential, mixed-use or similarly complex projects;
• possess strong commercial judgement and problem-solving skills;
• be a confident communicator and stakeholder manager; and
• be proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of project outcomes.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Join an experienced developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth with an award-winning company.
• Competitive remuneration plus short and long term incentives.
• Fantastic company culture including monthly events, awards and celebrations.

If you are looking to accelerate your development career and work on significant Perth projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to apply.