Land Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced Land Development Manager with a strong Civil Engineering background to join our team. This role is ideal for a professionally registered Civil Engineer who is ready to apply their technical expertise within a broader land development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the technical aspects of land development projects from initial assessment through to implementation.
• Assess potential development sites from a civil engineering and infrastructure perspective.
• Review and interpret civil engineering designs, layouts, reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinate infrastructure requirements including roads, stormwater, sewer, water and associated municipal services.
• Liaise with consulting engineers, professional teams, municipalities, authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure technical deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
• Identify technical, infrastructure and development risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Review engineering proposals, designs and cost considerations to support informed development decisions.
• Coordinate external consultants and ensure alignment between the various disciplines involved in development projects.
• Support land development planning, feasibility assessments and due diligence processes.
• Assist with obtaining relevant technical approvals and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide technical input throughout the planning and development lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports and progress updates.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised Civil Engineering qualification.
• Approximately 5 years' relevant Civil Engineering experience.
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
• Strong practical understanding of civil infrastructure and land development.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary professional teams and external consultants.
• Good understanding of municipal infrastructure requirements, technical approvals and development processes.

Technical Competencies

• Strong Civil Engineering background.
• Civil infrastructure planning and assessment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, designs and technical reports.
• Technical due diligence and feasibility assessment.
• Project coordination and consultant management.
• Understanding of municipal and statutory approval processes.
• Ability to identify technical risks and develop practical solutions.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Analytical and solution-oriented thinking.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Proactive approach with strong follow-through.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong Civil Engineer who wants to broaden their experience beyond traditional consulting engineering into the land development environment . You should be comfortable engaging with professional teams and authorities while maintaining a practical, commercially aware approach to development projects.

Experience gained within established civil engineering consultancies or multidisciplinary engineering environments would be advantageous.