Land Development Manager

Hickinbotham is a dynamic and diversified private group headquartered in Adelaide.  With 70 years of family ownership and a reputation for excellence and innovation, the Group's interests include SA's largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.   Working in our stimulating professional environment, you will be an "A" player, who brings pragmatic and intense focus on solutions and outcomes. You will be responsible for driving and managing all aspects of the approvals, construction and delivery of our residential land developments on time and to budget, maximising the return on investment.   We value our high-energy, professional workplace and we are committed to delivering unparalleled value across the Group's business units.  Humility, exceptional customer service, high performance, and outstanding customer outcomes are non-negotiable aspects of our culture.   As a motivated and driven self-starter, you will have the ability to work with minimal supervision while learning, adapting and thriving in a fast-paced and demanding environment.     Key responsibilities of this challenging and rewarding role include: Consulting with government authorities and stakeholders to ensure projects are developed in a timely manner consistent with our acquisition strategy and feasibility Utilising and managing our specialist consultants to achieve planning and development objectives Preparing budgets for each development project. Monitoring actual costs against budget and investigating variances on a timely basis Manage and drive the delivery of civil construction and landscaping infrastructure across multiple projects on time and on budget Ensuring all land development activity is undertaken in accordance with law and that the Group meets all relevant compliance obligations Developing and setting KPI's and targets for land development activities Drive and lead the land development team to achieve KPI's   Along with being reliable, loyal and trustworthy, it is essential that you have the following attributes: Experience in land development and the construction industry Professional presentation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Outstanding attention to detail Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team Proven ability to achieve objectives and demonstrate actual results Focused, driven and motivated A positive energy with a 'can-do' attitude Problem solving and negotiation skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Excellent organisational and time management skills A high level of motivation and ability to think outside of the square If this is you, and you want to reach your potential while working with the best, this role offers an exciting career opportunity in a professional, corporate environment where your hard work and dedication will be genuinely acknowledged and rewarded.   A remuneration package commensurate with experience and ability will be offered to the successful candidate.