Adelaide Hickinbotham is a dynamic and diversified private group based in Adelaide. With over 70 years of proud family ownership, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and disciplined growth. Our interests span South Australia’s largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, premium spirit production and sales, and life sciences. Across every division, we are driven by performance, integrity, and long-term thinking. We are now seeking an experienced Land Development Project Manager to join our high-performing team in our contemporary office near the Adelaide CBD. This role is suited to an A-player; someone who thrives in an environment of high standards, ownership, and accountability, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to projects from concept through to onsite delivery. Who we are At Hickinbotham, we believe in doing great things with great people. Our values are grounded in humility, honesty, excellence, and continuous improvement. We are proudly customer-focused and results-driven, but we also care deeply about integrity and doing the right thing. We embed lean thinking across every part of our business. From design and construction to stakeholder engagement and operational delivery, this enables us to eliminate waste, empower our teams, and deliver outstanding value to our customers and the community. Our lean culture fosters adaptability, discipline, and a bias to action — with high expectations and high trust. The Opportunity As Land Development Project Manager, you will assist in managing developments from early-stage concept and planning through to delivery and settlement. You will: Take ownership of distinct elements of the design, planning, and delivery process Assist in preparing detailed design briefs aligned with the vision for each project Support project tendering, including preparation, review, and negotiation with contractors and consultants Assist in managing consultants, contractors, and stakeholder engagement Support negotiations with relevant authorities and external stakeholders Maintain registers of completed contracts and post-sale contractual obligations Respond to client, sales agent, and building consultant queries efficiently, providing clear updates through to resolution Support strong customer service from conversion of sale through to settlement This role requires structure, foresight, and the ability to manage complexity while maintaining momentum. About You You are structured, commercially minded, and take genuine ownership of outcomes. You don’t wait to be chased. You anticipate, follow through, and hold yourself to a high standard. You will bring: 5 – 7 years’ experience in land development, civil construction, property development, or a related project environment Demonstrated experience supporting or managing medium to large-scale developments Strong understanding of planning processes, authority approvals, and contractor engagement Experience reviewing tenders, scopes, contracts, and consultant documentation Sound commercial acumen with the ability to monitor budgets, variations, and timelines Excellent stakeholder management skills — including councils, consultants, contractors, and internal teams Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability Exceptional written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and disciplined follow-through A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure Most importantly, you align with our values of humility, honesty, excellence, and continuous improvement, and you embrace accountability in everything you do. If this is you, and you want to reach your potential while working with the best, this role offers an exciting career opportunity where your hard work and dedication will be genuinely acknowledged and rewarded. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about the Hickinbotham Group www.linkedin.com/company/hickinbotham-group
