Project Director - Land Development
We are seeking an experienced Project Director – Land Development to lead the successful delivery of complex land development projects from initial concept through to completion. This senior role will oversee project strategy, planning, design coordination, approvals, procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring that all activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within approved budgets. The successful candidate will provide clear leadership across multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities, stakeholders, and community representatives.
Key responsibilities will include establishing project objectives, governance frameworks, programmes, budgets, risk registers, and reporting processes; coordinating feasibility studies, land assessments, infrastructure planning, environmental investigations, and statutory approvals; and managing design development across civil, transport, utilities, environmental, landscape, and building disciplines. You will monitor project performance, identify and resolve delivery risks, oversee consultant and contractor performance, manage variations and commercial matters, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, planning conditions, technical standards, and health and safety requirements. The role will also involve preparing executive reports, presenting recommendations to senior decision-makers, and supporting the identification and evaluation of future development opportunities.
Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification in project management, construction, engineering, urban development, property, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience delivering major land development or infrastructure projects. Demonstrated expertise in project governance, financial management, planning and approval processes, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement is essential. You will be a confident and commercially astute leader with strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage competing priorities, build high-performing teams, and make sound decisions in a complex environment is critical. Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant industry body, along with experience managing large-scale or multi-stage developments, will be highly regarded.
Project Director - Land Development
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