Development Manager
We are seeking a commercially minded Development Manager to join ESR's Development team in NSW and play a key role in delivering industrial and logistics projects across Australia. Working across all stages of the development lifecycle, you will help drive project outcomes from feasibility and planning through to delivery, leasing and stabilisation.
Partnering closely with internal teams, consultants, customers and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the growth of ESR's development platform by identifying opportunities, managing risks and delivering projects that create long-term value for our investors and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead development projects through all stages of the development lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and asset stabilisation.
- Prepare and manage development feasibilities, project budgets, business cases and investment recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
- Drive leasing and development strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders, agents and customers to maximise asset performance and value.
- Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate project risks while overseeing planning approvals, due diligence activities and governance requirements.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience and approach:
- Tertiary qualifications in Property, Property Economics, Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in property development, leasing, project management or a related discipline within the real estate industry.
- Strong understanding of development feasibility, financial modelling, project delivery and planning processes.
- Experience managing projects across multiple stages of the development lifecycle, ideally within industrial, logistics or commercial property.
- Demonstrated leasing and negotiation experience, with the ability to work effectively with agents, occupiers and customers to drive development outcomes
- Highly developed stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across internal and external groups.
Benefits
Grow with us - Career growth and learning
We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.
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Our values and purpose
Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.
When you join us, you commit to three core principles:
- We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
- We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
- We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth
At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.
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