Director Land Development (Single Family, Subdivision, Master Planned)
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Land Development to lead the delivery of single-family subdivisions and master-planned communities from initial feasibility through to completion. This senior role will provide strategic direction across land development, planning, engineering, infrastructure and construction interfaces, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with commercial, technical and quality objectives.
Responsibilities will include assessing development opportunities, overseeing due diligence and feasibility studies, managing consultants and external stakeholders, and guiding projects through planning, approvals, design and construction. You will establish and monitor development programmes, budgets, procurement strategies and risk registers, while maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, utility providers, contractors, landowners and community representatives. The role will also involve reviewing civil engineering and infrastructure designs, resolving complex delivery issues, supporting land acquisition and investment decisions, and providing clear reporting to senior leadership. You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, promote best practice and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, planning conditions, environmental standards, health and safety requirements and industry regulations.
Applicants should have substantial experience in residential land development, with a strong track record delivering subdivisions, single-family communities or large-scale master-planned projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, property, planning, construction or a related discipline is desirable, together with proven experience managing consultants, contractors, budgets and multi-stage development programmes. You will bring strong commercial judgement, technical understanding and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Experience securing planning and infrastructure approvals, interpreting development agreements and managing projects through to handover will be highly valued. This is an influential leadership position suited to a proactive, commercially minded professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and consistently achieve high-quality outcomes.
Director Land Development (Single Family, Subdivision, Master Planned)
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