Great buildings are never built alone. The magic happens in the spaces between disciplines - where vision becomes reality, together.”
With two decades in property development and construction, I work at the intersection of design, delivery and commercial reality. I’ve helped deliver client-side projects from concept through to handover; always focused on protecting outcomes while bringing people together to do their best work.
Design & Development Management
Property Development
Client-side Development and Construction advisory for complex real estate projects focused on Residential Mixed-use Hotels and Hospitality projects across Australia & Internationally.
Available for in-house roles or project-based consulting opportunities
Experience that Matters
Property Development & Design Managment
Services
With a background in architecture and extensive experience in development, delivery, and Tier 1-3 Contractors in construction, I provide reliable project outcomes for developers, builders and operators alike. By combining expert consulting with pragmatic development oversight, I excel at assessing construction feasibility and delivering successful results on complex property and real estate projects.
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Portfolio & Asset Strategy
Covering key property sectors, with specialists in residential, commercial, mixed use, hotel and hospitality, serving the interests of land owners, property companies, institutions, government entities, REITs and other funds.
I help to identify a site’s unique selling features and value; reviewing development options to maximise marketability; strategic planning and product optimisation; then guide you through options on issues such as design, pricing, approvals, marketing and exit strategy.
My skills in Development Management provides a range of services that are tailored to the individual needs of clients.
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Planning & Feasibility
Supporting client outcomes from inception through to completion. Leveraging a foundation in architecture and construction management, I deliver rigorous standard feasibility studies and bespoke scenario analyses that inform robust financial planning and seamless transaction management.
From acquisition review and comprehensive project due diligence to strategic development advice and innovative funding solutions, I provide detailed analysis that identifies critical risks and crafts tailored mitigation strategies. My approach ensures each client receives nuanced, practical guidance aligned with their unique goals.
Key services I provide include:
- Project due diligence
- Financial feasibility studies
- Highest and best use analysis
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Development Governance & Management
Making creativity practical and profitable by delivering clear owner briefs, a decision matrix, and ways to manage consultants and costs without losing the original vision.
- Budgeting, risk assessment and feasibility monitoring through the project lifecycle.
- Consultant procurement and team coordination (planning, design, cost and engineering).
- Planning application and authority liaison, including DA management.
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Delivery & Construction
Delivering realistic outcomes, not just design. Protecting your investment through careful planning of new and existing buildings, long-term strategies, and compliance with regulations. With 20+ years of experience, I combine strategy and practical work to ensure clear management and risk control throughout.
- Program tracking and coordination with contractors and key stakeholders.
- Practical completion, certification and defects close-out support.
- Handover coordination with owners, tenants and operators
Experience that Matters.
Selected Projects
From Hotels, Hospitality & Branded Residence | Retail & Lifestyle Precincts | Mixed-Use & Residential Expertise
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![A tall modern skyscraper with a rooftop garden and solar panels, situated by a body of water with boats, in a cityscape.]()
The Ritz Carlton, Hotel & Residences - The Star Sydney Masterplan
The Star Entertainment Group | Planning, Residential, Hotels, Mixed-use Strategic Developments
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![Luxurious lobby with a large circular chandelier on the ceiling, illuminated bulbs, and a polished floor with a circular pattern, featuring glass doors at the far end.]()
Etihad Towers, Jumeriah Hotels, Abu Dhabi
Jumeriah Hotels Private Developer | Hotels, Residential, Masterplanning
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![A modern architectural complex with curved glass buildings illuminated in purple and pink lights, surrounded by green trees and a landscaped outdoor space with people walking and sitting outdoors during dusk.]()
Queen Wharf Brisbane
The Star Entertainment Group | Integrated Resorts, Hotels, Residential Mixed Use
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Spa & Wellness
Spa, Wellness and Hotels
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Sunland Group Residential
Sunland Group | Mixed Use, Residential Vertically integrated developer & construction
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![Luxurious interior space featuring a curved reception desk with a gold base, floral arrangements, velvet curtains behind arched wall panels, a decorative ceiling with hanging light fixtures, a patterned rug, and a seating area with a wooden table and pink upholstered chairs.]()
Hotel Chadstone
Vicinity Centres & Gandel Group | Hotels, Hospitality, Retail
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![Upscale hotel lounge with seating, bar area, and large window with curtains, decorated in modern style with green, beige, and gray tones.]()
Altas Bar & Dining, Hotel Chadstone
Vicinity Centres & Gandel Group | Hotels, Hospitality, Guest Amenities
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![People walking past a modern building with a lounge entrance and decorative fountain on the exterior wall.]()
Chadstone Visitor Lounge & Events Space
Vicinity Centres & Gandel Group | Hospitality, Mixed-use Hotels, Retail
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![Lobby of a modern hotel with black and white checkered marble floor, gold circular wall accents, and an elegant marble reception desk. There are escalators on the left, and a large, ornate gold and crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Several people are near the reception and walking through the lobby.]()
The Star Sydney Astral Hotel Lobby
The Star Entertainment Group | Retail, Hotels, Hospitality, Integrated Resorts
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Residential Buranda, Brisbane
Vicinity Centres | Residential, Mixed-use, Retail, Masterplanning
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![Aerial view of a modern indoor café with black marble tables and black chairs surrounded by lush green plants and seating areas, with a person sitting and a couple at a table, bright sunlight casting shadows.]()
Atrium Retail Chadstone
Vicinity Centres & Gandel Group | Retail Mixed-use, Hospitality
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![Hotel lobby reception area with a modern design featuring dark wood panels, metallic accents, and circular ceiling sculptures. There is a reception desk with a woman attending to it, and a central table with pink flowers.]()
Sovereign Resort, Hospitality & Premium Guest Spaces
The Star Entertainment Group | Integrated Resorts, Luxury Gaming, Hotels Hospitality
Where I add Value
Every project is a negotiation between ambition and reality. My role is to ensure neither is lost, shaping projects that perform, inspire, and endure.
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For Property Developers
Unlock hidden asset value through in-house design-developer led strategies
Cut through complex approvals and stakeholder layers with certainty
Align vision with commercial performance and market positioning
Bring certainty to project delivery, with rigorous capital & cost management
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For Construction Companies
Extensive client-side influence and collaboration skills from concept to completion
Anticipate and resolve design risks before they impact delivery
Unite consultant teams under one clear direction for seamless execution
Experienced in procurement strategies and delivery models like ECI, D&C, to ensure certainty in a cost-sensitive market.
Pre-construction experience and delivery approach to projects
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For Investment Funds
Bring a wealth of development experience, connections, and abilities to deliver projects in the property development sector.
Optimise ROI through disciplined design and development strategy
Engineer value without compromising long-term ambition
Secure delivery certainty on complex, capital-intensive projects
Valued relationships with property development network within Australia
What I Can Do to Help You
Offering support in various areas of the development process from Design Management, Development Management and Project Management
Concept to Construction Handover
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Due diligence in establishing highest and best use of site, development feasibility, risk assessment, establishing market absorption, financial structuring analysis, legal review and establishing availability of funding.
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Manage the engagement all necessary consultants for concept stage advice or input including but not limited to project manager, architect, town planner, Geotech engineer, environmental consultant and heritage consultant.
Develop a concept that is sympathetic to what is in demand in the market and consider all factors such as lot mix, apartment size, level of finish, car parking rations, requirement for common areas etc.
Prepare development plans and feasibility reports.
Coordinate initial discussions with the delegated authority to feel out if our direction is in line with what their view is for redevelopment in that area.
Town Planning & Approvals
Manage the engagement of all necessary consultants for town planning stage and oversee their reports including but not limited to project manager, architect, town planner, Geotech engineer, environmental consultant, heritage consultant, ESD consultant, surveyor, wind engineer, waste consultant, access consultant etc.
Complete town planning application, meet and negotiate with all relevant authorities and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
Attend VCAT and other proceedings as required.
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Manage the engagement of all necessary consultants for design development/tender stage and oversee their reports including but not limited to project manager, architect, town planner, Geotech engineer, environmental consultant, heritage consultant, ESD consultant, surveyor, wind engineer, waste consultant, access consultant etc.
Complete design development based on the town planning permit and progress design documentation to a sufficient stage that allows a tender to be put to market to numerous builders to construct the project.
Support and establish a tender list and oversee the tender process. Shortlist tenderers and meet with chosen builders to work through establishing the most suitable builder for the project.
Ensure the projects’ financier approves of chosen builder before having contracts prepared, negotiated and executed.
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Manage the engagement of all necessary consultants construction stage and oversee their reports including but not limited to project manager, architect, town planner, Geotech engineer, environmental consultant, heritage consultant, ESD consultant, surveyor, wind engineer, waste consultant, access consultant etc.
Attend weekly PCG meetings to oversee and manage the builder and construction from start to finish. Monitor the progress of construction, building adhering to program, any variations that may be foreseen. Do regular site inspections.
Appoint body corporate and work through all the budgets and owners corp structure.
Explore opportunity to use management rights. If suitable, go to market to find perspective operators, negotiate terms and complete contracts.
Coordination, review and execution of all authority agreements required.
Reports & Dealing with Contractors/Consultants
Provide reports as requested.
General Management
Manage and supervise the work of all necessary Contractors in relation to the Development Services.
Act on behalf of clients to ensure that the various stages of the Development are completed within the time-frame required for project.
Experience that Matters
Clients & Brands I’ve Worked With
With over 20 years in property and construction, I have worked in design and development for major ASX-listed developers, consistently delivering value through experience and teamwork.
Consultant Partners
Key Collaborators
Let’s get Social
Let’s Connect
Available for full-time, part-time, or fixed-term roles. Contracting or project-based services (ABN/ACN) available in any location:
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and internationally.
Let’s talk about how I can help your team.
Contact: contact@shannoncloete.com