Lendlease

Development Manager

Sydney - CBD, New South Wales, Australia Full time

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. The future belongs to all of us. We’re committed to creating benefit for all, in everything we do. 

We’re proud to be a global leader in designing and building sustainable, innovative and vibrant city places. Many of our urban developments across the world have become thriving, iconic destinations that have revitalised cities and delivered lasting social benefit.

About the Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team working on a 175 Liverpool Street is Lendlease's landmark luxury residential development, positioned at the southern edge of Hyde Park, one of Sydney's most iconic green spaces. The project has received development approval for 262 luxury apartments across two towers rising 33 storeys, integrating a vibrant retail and commercial podium creating a dynamic mixed-use precinct in the heart of the Sydney CBD. In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the phases of project delivery including design, approvals, procurement, construction, and handover.

  • Manage consultants, contractors, and authority negotiations to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

  • Drive the development of applications, design documentation, and project governance.

  • Collaborate with marketing teams to align product design with market positioning and customer needs.

  • Monitor competitor activity and provide insights to inform product strategy.

  • Maintain project budgets, timelines, and reporting across all development stages.

About You:

You will have a proven ability to lead complex projects with excellent planning & problem-solving skills. You will also have:

  • 7+ years’ experience in development – ideally with residential project experience.

  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

  • Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

  • Tertiary qualification in Property, Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.

About us:
We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:  
 

  • Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.  

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.  

  • 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).  

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.