Development Manager

About Hampshire Property Group (HPG)

Hampshire Property Group (HPG) is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in creating unique lifestyle communities and holiday destinations through our varied portfolios.

We own and operate vibrant holiday parks and land lease communities stretching across every State in Australia and oversees in New Zealand. With a large geographical spread, our properties, offer a wide range of experiences welcoming holidaymakers and long-term residents alike.

Who Are We Looking For?

If you're passionate about being a key member of shaping the future development of multiple Land Lease Communities from acquisition and conception to completion, we want to hear from you

This role is perfect for someone who embraces challenges, wants to form part of an expanding team and is excited about contributing to development and growth of future innovative master-planned communities.

What You'll Do:

As a Development Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering projects across our village assets, ensuring every step aligns with our strategic vision and our operational excellence.

• End to End Project Management: Manage Planning approvals, budgets, programs, and maintain quality standards in relation to your assigned projects.
• Consultation and Communication: Assess, appoint, co-ordinate and supervise external contractors, consultants and authorities to ensure quality and compliance, and seeking input where required from our internal team including operations, design and planning, and in particular liaising with our internal Sales division.
• Analysis and Reporting: Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project progress and outcomes via various platforms on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, focusing on cost-saving identification.
• Site Assessments: Assist with the assessment of site acquisitions, including the due diligence process and feasibility assessments.
• Business Expansion: Provide input and assistance with the developing internal administrative processes and standardising procedures, allowing business expansion.

Skills and Experience:

Education Level:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, civil engineering or similar is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in development management, favouring project & civil management.
• Project financial management skills, including project costing, budgeting, and analysis.
• Ability to mentor other stakeholders and team members.
• Working knowledge of authority processes and relevant legislation

Skills:

• Working knowledge of WHS, and compliance is favourable but not mandatory.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with multiple and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate and build external relationships.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Convey Project status through various mediums and provide WIP updates to key stakeholders.
• Show flexibility, initiative and responsiveness in a high growth and dynamic environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel interstate and intrastate from time to time.
• Current driver's license.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• A Values-Driven Company: Join an extremely successful business with family-owned values, returning substantial year on year growth via a deep commitment to quality, community, and customer satisfaction.
• Supportive, Fun Team Culture: Collaborate with a dynamic, caring team that values each member's contribution and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary package, plus a valuable car allowance and an incentive structure available.
• Employee Benefits: Take advantage of generous staff discounts across all HPG tourist parks—explore Australia's best locations with exclusive savings
• Career Advancement: As part of our growing company, you'll have ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible, Autonomy-Driven Role: Experience the best of both worlds—autonomy in your work with the backing of a collaborative and supportive team.

If you're ready to bring your skills to an organisation where you can make a genuine impact, apply now to join Hampshire Property Group. We can't wait to welcome you to our team

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HPG will not be liable for fees related to unsolicited candidate submissions.