Development Planning & Management

We offer a complete Development Planning and Management service, providing clients with a single point of accountability across the full lifecycle of their projects. From the earliest stages of strategic planning through to delivery and handover, our role is to ensure developments are commercially sound, technically robust, and delivered to the highest standards.

Our services include:

  • Strategic Planning & Site Acquisition – Identifying opportunities, undertaking due diligence, and negotiating acquisitions to maximise project value.

  • Feasibility & Business Cases – Preparing comprehensive financial and technical feasibility assessments to guide investment decisions.

  • Design & Approvals – Coordinating consultants, managing design reviews, and securing authority approvals to streamline delivery.

  • Procurement & Contracts – Managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring clear allocation of risk and responsibility.

  • Project Delivery & Oversight – Overseeing construction progress, budgets, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.

  • Completion & Handover – Managing close-out, compliance certifications, and the transition to sale, lease, or operations.

By integrating planning with execution, we provide end-to-end support that reduces risk, controls cost, and ensures your project objectives are achieved—on time, on budget, and in full compliance with relevant Authority Standards.

By combining technical expertise with practical delivery experience, we help clients de-risk their projects and move confidently through each stage of the development process.

Project Management

We deliver efficient and reliable project management services to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as a single point of accountability, we coordinate stakeholders, manage risks, and keep projects moving smoothly from initiation through to close-out.

Our services include:

  • Program & Scheduling – Developing clear project programs, milestones, and reporting frameworks to maintain transparency and accountability.

  • Budget & Cost Control – Monitoring costs, forecasts, and variations to ensure financial discipline across the project lifecycle.

  • Contract & Stakeholder Management – Coordinating consultants, contractors, and suppliers, while maintaining clear communication with clients and authorities.

  • Risk Management – Identifying potential risks early, implementing mitigation strategies, and avoiding costly delays or disputes.

  • Quality & Safety Oversight – Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, OH&S requirements, and best-practice frameworks.

  • Project Close-Out – Managing commissioning, compliance sign-off, and smooth transition to operations or handover.

Our approach to project management combines technical expertise, commercial acumen, and proactive communication—ensuring every project is delivered efficiently, safely, and successfully.

Stakeholder Engagement

Successful projects depend on the support and involvement of stakeholders. Our Stakeholder Engagement service is designed to build trust, strengthen relationships, and foster collaboration—ensuring projects achieve both commercial success and community acceptance.

Our approach is based on trust and transparency, helping clients navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining positive relationships across the lifecycle of a project.

Our services include:

  • Comprehensive Engagement Planning – Developing clear strategies to identify stakeholders, map their interests, and tailor communication to achieve project objectives.

  • Positive Stakeholder Relationships – Building and maintaining long-term relationships with communities, authorities, and project partners through open and consistent communication.

  • Project Success & Community Support – Ensuring that stakeholder perspectives are considered in decision-making, which strengthens project outcomes and fosters broad community acceptance.

  • Transparent Communication – Delivering clear, consistent messaging that addresses concerns, builds confidence, and mitigates risks before they escalate.

With a proven track record of engaging councils, government agencies, contractors, and private partners, we ensure that projects are delivered in an environment of collaboration, respect, and accountability.

Civil & Structural Engineering Advisory

Our Civil and Structural expert advisory service provides clients with independent, reliable, and practical advice across all phases of development and construction. With deep technical expertise and experience in delivering complex infrastructure and built form projects, we ensure that designs, documentation, and delivery processes meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Our advisory services include:

  • Design Reviews & Independent Verification – Reviewing and verifying civil and structural designs for constructability, efficiency, and compliance with the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.

  • Compliance & Risk Assessments – Providing independent checks to identify potential risks, gaps, or non-compliance early, helping avoid costly rework or delays.

  • Value Engineering – Recommending alternative solutions that deliver technical soundness while optimising cost and time outcomes.

  • Expert Witness & Technical Advisory – Supporting dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and legal processes with clear, evidence-based engineering advice.

  • Construction Support – Assisting clients with technical queries, structural assessments, and quality assurance during delivery.

By combining technical knowledge with practical project delivery experience, we help clients make informed decisions, reduce risk, and ensure that every project is designed and delivered to last.

Contract & Commercial Support

We provide practical and strategic support across the full commercial lifecycle of your project. With experience in both client-side and contractor environments, our services are designed to minimise risk, enhance transparency, and ensure smooth delivery.

Our expertise covers:

  • Procurement – End-to-end support for tendering and procurement processes, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation frameworks, and negotiation of commercial terms.

  • Contract Administration – Efficient management of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring obligations are met, variations are controlled, and payments are processed correctly.

  • Risk Allocation – Development of clear and balanced risk allocation strategies to protect client interests while enabling successful project partnerships.

  • Dispute Avoidance – Early identification of potential issues and proactive implementation of dispute avoidance mechanisms, helping maintain strong relationships and minimise costly disputes.

“Working with Geo Vision Strategies was a game-changer for our development project. Their expertise and strategic approach paved the way for our success.”

Client, Pakenham