PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT RECRUITMENT · BRISBANE

Great people.
Stronger property
businesses.

Brisbane property development recruitment specialists since 2011.
Director-led permanent recruitment and executive search across Queensland.

BRISBANE BASED. CONNECTED ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

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PEOPLE / PROPERTY / PROGRESS
Grow Recruitment proudly celebrating 15 years. Connecting talent. Building businesses. Sunset city skyline beside the river.

Proudly celebrating

15 years

Connecting talent.
Building businesses.

THE GROW DIFFERENCE

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Two directors.
Personally invested in your outcome.

Your brief. Our search.
Steve Gibbs and Ben Sherlock remain actively involved, from the first conversation to the final appointment.

Connections that count.
Established property networks and direct approaches put the right people within reach.

Expertise with context.
We understand the projects, commercial priorities and people behind every role.

OUR TRACK RECORD

Appointments across the development lifecycle.

Multiple appointments across every role level shown below. These selected examples illustrate our work across acquisitions, development, leadership, sales and marketing.

ACQUISITIONS

Acquisitions Manager

A privately owned property development group focused on residential land and communities.

DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Assistant Development Manager

Property investment and residential development businesses.

DEVELOPMENT DELIVERY

Development Manager

A national self-storage owner and operator developing specialist storage facilities.

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

Development Manager

A residential developer delivering land projects and master-planned communities.

BUILT FORM DELIVERY

Development Manager

A property development business delivering apartment projects.

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT

Senior Development Manager

A privately owned property development group focused on residential land and community development.

BUILT FORM DELIVERY

Development Director

A national property developer with a portfolio spanning residential communities and built-form development.

PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP

General Manager – Property & Construction

A not-for-profit organisation managing property assets and construction projects that support community services.

LAND SALES

Land Sales Consultant

A publicly listed property developer delivering residential land projects and communities.

PROPERTY MARKETING

Marketing Manager

A publicly listed property developer marketing residential development projects.

Client names are withheld to respect confidentiality.

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OUR SPECIALISMS

Property development
recruitment in
Brisbane.

Our property recruitment spans residential, retail, commercial and industrial development across South East Queensland and Australia.

Talk about your team
01Residential & mixed-use development

Land subdivisions, master-planned communities, apartments and mixed-use developments.

02Retail & commercial development

Retail property, shopping centres, office buildings and broader commercial developments.

03Industrial development

Industrial estates, warehouses and industrial property developments.

SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

Property development recruiters who understand the project lifecycle.

Grow Recruitment is a Brisbane-based property development recruitment consultancy. Since 2011, we have helped property businesses identify and appoint people across acquisitions, development, project delivery, sales, marketing and senior leadership. Our directors, Ben Sherlock and Steve Gibbs, remain personally involved throughout the recruitment process.

For property developers

We support permanent appointments, from Assistant Development Managers and Acquisitions Managers to Development Directors and senior property leaders. Our approach combines a considered brief, targeted market search and direct conversations with candidates.

For property professionals

Considering your next step in property development? We offer discreet, practical conversations about your experience, ambitions and the type of business or project that may suit you. Your details are treated confidentially.

Where we work

Our recruitment work is centred on Brisbane and South East Queensland, with relationships and searches extending across Australia. We work across residential communities, apartments, mixed-use, commercial, retail and industrial development.

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Great places start with
great people.

PEOPLE / PROPERTY / PROGRESS

FOR CLIENTS

The people behind
your next project.

Build your team with the experience your business and project pipeline need.

Who we recruit

Development and acquisitions professionals

Acquisitions Managers, Development Managers, Senior Development Managers, Development Directors and State Managers.

Construction and project delivery professionals

Project Managers, Project Directors, Construction Managers and senior delivery leaders.

Property services and advisory professionals

Property sales and marketing professionals, property advisers, planners, asset managers and property managers.

How we recruit

Your brief. Our networks. The right appointment.

A focused search, considered assessment and clear communication through to appointment.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Get the brief right.

Agree the role, candidate profile and search approach around your projects, culture and commercial priorities.

02 / FIND

Look beyond applicants.

Reach suitable professionals through direct approaches, referrals and research, with advertising where appropriate.

03 / ASSESS

Test the fit.

Assess capability, delivery experience, motivation and cultural fit through structured interviews and references.

04 / APPOINT

Keep the process moving.

Coordinate interviews, feedback, offers and commencement, keeping both sides informed.

FOR CANDIDATES

A smarter move.
A stronger career.

Explore your options and make your next move with confidence.

Support for your next step

01 / YOUR DIRECTION

Start with your ambitions.

Talk through your experience and priorities, from greater responsibility to a new asset class or better balance.

02 / THE MARKET

Understand your options.

Get practical guidance on suitable roles, remuneration and the experience employers value.

03 / YOUR APPLICATION

Tell your story clearly.

Bring your project experience and achievements into focus with CV guidance and interview preparation.

04 / YOUR DECISION

See beyond the job title.

Weigh the project pipeline, leadership, responsibilities, package and development opportunities before accepting an offer.

THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER

Does the opportunity
fit your future?

  • Will the role build the experience and responsibility you want?
  • What projects will you work on, and who will you learn from?
  • How do the culture, expectations and working arrangements fit your life?
  • Does the overall package make sense for the scope of the role?

Your confidence. Your consent.

We discuss opportunities with you and seek your agreement before presenting your details to an employer. You’re welcome to talk with us even if a move is further down the track.

MEET THE DIRECTORS

The people
behind Grow.

Speak with the people who will handle your assignment.

Steve Gibbs, Director of Grow Recruitment
DIRECTOR

Steve Gibbs

Steve brings extensive experience in senior recruitment consulting and management. He combines careful listening with considered candidate assessment and long-term client relationships.

Ben Sherlock, Director of Grow Recruitment
DIRECTOR

Ben Sherlock

Ben has more than 15 years’ experience in talent acquisition, specialising in property development, construction and executive search. He helps development businesses recruit experienced professionals and senior leaders.

LET'S GROW SOMETHING GREAT

The right connection
changes everything.

Brisbane-based, recruiting across Australia.

Level 14, 167 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000