Property Development Manager

Company Description

McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as “Macca's”, we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

**Job Description**:
**Could you be our next Development Manager - Real Estate?**
As the Development Manager - Real Estate, you will find, evaluate and acquire freehold and leasehold properties in QLD/NT that would be ideal sites to develop into new McDonald’s restaurants. **What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?**
- Using industry connections, real estate knowledge and experience, technology and old-fashioned leg work to actively find potential new sites (freehold or leasehold) to develop into McDonald’s restaurants in (state specific) in the short and medium term.
- Conducting detailed research into potential sites; critically assessing and evaluating the feasibility, suitability and potential of each site to become a successful and profitable McDonald’s restaurant location.
- Accurately and articulately presenting feasibility analysis and recommendations to leadership to assist stakeholders to understand the strengths and risks of each potential site when making financial decisions around property acquisition or leasing.
- Managing the end-to-end property acquisition (or leasing) process, including working with the Legal team and external consultants (where applicable) to negotiate deals, seek internal approvals, finalise legal documentation, pursue relevant authority approvals (e.g. development approval) up to possession of the property for handover to the Construction Team.
- Working closely with specialist external consultants (where necessary) and the Construction Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Engaging and fostering ongoing communication with key stakeholders such as McDonald’s operators, McOpCo leadership, vendors, landlords, leadership, corporate departments and National Development Group team members to create alignment, keep projects on track and deliver on the National Development Group’s plan.
- Using real estate expertise and market analysis techniques to provide advice to the business on appropriate market prices, market rents and other cost considerations.
- Working with National Development Group leadership to understand business priorities in order to focus on the right geographical areas and needs for real estate development pipeline.
- Assisting Asset Management, Construction and Legal with any high priority real estate matters requiring additional expertise or attention.
- Managing general real estate related matters and enquiries as they arise.

**Qualifications**:
**Your keys to success**:

- Specialist Real Estate Development degree qualification
- 5+ plus years of experience in retail development from acquisition to store opening
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects at one time
- Feasibility study and due diligence experience
- Self-motivated and proactive, someone who goes looking for opportunities.
- Organised, methodical and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple projects at once.
- A skilled negotiator.
- A strong development network within Queensland and the Northern Territory
- Great at building strong interpersonal relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and third parties.
- A clear and concise communicator, able to help all stakeholders understand important information.

Additional Information
**The Maccas Difference**
- Reward + Recognition programs, along with discounts and benefits
- Professional development opportunities (including tuition assistance options)
- Highly flexible work environment (including WFH)
- Wellbeing initiatives, including EAP supports
- Global network and opportunities
- Private health insurance
- 5th week of annual leave (for permanent employees)

So if you are an energetic and experienced Property Development Manager who is to join a market leading brand connected to over 5 million customers and ample opportunity for personal growth, then APPLY today. You will be directed to an external link to apply.