Bennett + Bennett is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to be part of our innovative, dynamic and growing Development Compliance team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of development projects across Southeast Queensland, helping clients navigate the final stages of the development process through plan sealing and titles registration to achieve successful project delivery.
Working alongside planners, surveyors, engineers, clients and government authorities, you will play a key role in coordinating compliance outcomes, managing stakeholder relationships and driving projects to completion.
This position would suit an experienced project manager or development professional who enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams, solving problems, and delivering successful outcomes for clients.
Development compliance experience is not essential. We are open to candidates with project management and stakeholder management experience from the property, planning, development, engineering, or construction sectors.
About Bennett + Bennett:
Established in 1968 on the Gold Coast, Bennett + Bennett is a leading provider of Surveying, Town Planning and Spatial solutions, delivering quality outcomes and trusted advice across Southeast Queensland. Our Town Planning team partners with developers, landowners, government agencies and consultants to deliver practical planning solutions that unlock development opportunities and create great places.
We have been proud to contribute to many landmark projects that have helped shape the region. Our purpose is to deliver precise insights that optimise successful projects, and we recognise that how we work has the greatest impact on achieving this. We work as one, collaborating across teams to achieve shared success. We innovate boldly, embracing smarter ways of working and progressive thinking. We lead with integrity, acting with accountability, transparency and respect. Above all, we deliver excellence, taking pride in our work and the impact that it creates.
This commitment to our people and culture has been recognised at a national level, with Bennett + Bennett having been named as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work by The Australian for both 2025 and 2026.
Your Role and Impact:
- Manage development compliance projects from approval through to completion.
- Coordinate a broad range of stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors and government agencies.
- Review development approvals and identify pathways to efficiently achieve project outcomes
- Drive project delivery by monitoring key milestones, timeframes, identifying risks and resolving issues as they arise.
- Facilitate communication between project team members to ensure projects continue progressing.
- Provide trusted advice to clients and support them through the development delivery process.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of our Development Compliance team.
What You Bring:
- Experience managing development, infrastructure, planning, construction or property-related projects (minimum 5 years experience in a similar role is preferred).
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High-level written and verbal communication and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, consultants and government authorities.
- A proactive approach to problem solving.
- Motivated by achieving results and progressing projects to completion, with the persistence to follow up outstanding matters and keep projects moving forward.
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- A genuine interest in property development, planning, surveying or related industries .
Who Would Suit this Role?
This role would suit someone with experience in:
- Property development
- Project management
- Development Management
- Construction Management
- Town planning
- Surveying
- Engineering consulting
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Property or development consulting
Whether your experience comes from consultancy, local government, development, construction or the broader property industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Bennett + Bennett?
- Competitive Salary: Attractive base salary and superannuation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Benefit from our inclusive and supportive paid parental leave policy.
- Study Support: Take advantage of study leave for those pursuing a career in surveying.
- Extra Leave Options: Purchase additional annual leave for more flexibility in your time off.
- Innovative Work Environment: Engage with advanced technologies in a forward-thinking company.
- Mentorship: Gain invaluable insights and guidance from our experienced senior staff.
- Career Growth: Pathways to professional development with career advancement opportunities.
- Professional Investment: We cover all registration and membership fees annually.
- Culture: Connect with your colleagues through a variety of fun social events throughout the year.
- Leadership Program: Unlock your leadership potential through our exclusive internal program.
- Wellness Program: Access a range of wellness benefits, including a $100 fitness reimbursement, free onsite skin checks, and free and confidential support through our EAP.
- Central Location: Our Milton office is easily accessible by private or public transport.
Join Our Evolution
Join Bennett + Bennett and become part of our innovative, dynamic, and rapidly expanding team. We cherish the unique contributions of every team member, celebrate diversity, and encourage innovation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For more details, please visit our website at www.bennettandbennett.com.au. Come and evolve with us! Your career growth starts here.