Senior Manager - Development PM

Reporting to the Development Director, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of corporate office projects from planning through to completion, with a primary focus on project management execution rather than development origination.

The role supports Development Directors and Development Managers by providing strong control over scope, programme, cost, risk, quality, and reporting across multiple projects. The Senior Project Manager acts as a central point of coordination between consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved briefs, governance requirements, and delivery timelines.

This role is ideally suited to a seasoned project management professional with strong experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, robust reporting discipline, and excellent stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Delivery

Manage the day-to-day delivery of office projects across all phases, including design, approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and handover.

Support Development Directors and Development Managers by translating development objectives into executable project plans.

Establish and manage project programmes, delivery strategies, and execution plans to meet agreed milestones.

Monitor and control scope, time, cost, quality, and risk across assigned projects.

Identify delivery risks and issues early and support mitigation and resolution strategies in collaboration with senior development leadership

2. Project Governance & Reporting

Development of detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables, with particular focus on Stage Gates 2 through 5; Development Brief, Concept Design, Schematic Design and Dedtailed Design.

Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams including N-1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo and PCG reporting.

Support the development of internal reporting materials, including progress, risk, and financial updates.

Ensure project documentation, approvals, and records are maintained in accordance with organizational governance standards.

3. Consultant & Design / Technical Coordination

Contribute to and manage project briefs, ensuring they reflect functional, design, and operational requirements.

Facilitate design coordination between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to achieve design quality and compliance.

Minute and manage consultant and project coordination meetings, ensuring clear actions, responsibilities, and follow-up.

Review and manage design deliverables across all stages, ensuring they meet cost, time, and constructability objectives.

Support the procurement of contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with corporate and governance requirements.

3. Programme, Cost & Risk Control

Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project programmes and delivery schedules.

Review design deliverables for completeness, coordination, constructability, and alignment with project objectives.

Support cost planning activities, including budget development, cost forecasting, change control, and cash flow monitoring.

Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, maintaining up-to-date risk and issue registers.

Ensure disciplined change management processes are applied across scope, budget, and programme changes.

Support value engineering and optimisation initiatives where required.

5. Stakeholder & Communication Management

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between office development projects and broader organizational objectives.

Support Development Directors and Managers in stakeholder engagement by providing clear, consistent, and accurate project information.

Foster collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Ensure effective communication of decisions, risks, and changes across all project participants.

Key Competencies

Collaboration & Communication

Clear, structured communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Collaborative and supportive working style, particularly in supporting senior development roles

Execution & Delivery

Hands-on project management capability, ensuring disciplined control of time, cost, and quality.

Analytical and problem-solving skills to manage risks and resolve technical challenges.

Professional Attributes

High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment.

A collaborative, people-focused approach that fosters teamwork and trust.

6. Qualifications & Experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications in project or development management (e.g., PMP, RICS, PRINCE2) is preferred.

Work Experience

7 10 years experience in project management roles delivering commercial office, mixed-use, or large-scale developments.

Demonstrated experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, and handover.

Experience working within large, complex development or infrastructure programs is highly regarded.

Experience working in environments with strong governance and reporting requirements.

Experience and exposure to large-scale integrated development programs highly regarded.

Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM, etc.) required.

Knowledge of Smart Building Technologies in relation to Office Buildings will be advantageous.

Technical Acumen

Strong understanding of project management principles across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.

Experience managing consultants, contractors, and complex stakeholder interfaces.

Working knowledge of commercial office building design, services coordination, sustainability frameworks, and health and safety standards.

Familiarity with ESG, sustainability objectives, and smart building technologies is advantageous