Overview

CEO and Founder | Talent Strategy Advisor | Leadership Development in construction and real estate leading teams across the UK and North AmericaA fantastic opportunity to join a well backed, leading sustainable housing developer as Viability Manager. The company is on a strong growth path over the next 3-years.Responsibilities

Review early-stage drawings, reports, and specifications to develop accurate cost plans.Identify and allocate abnormal development costs (e.g., site-specific ground conditions, utility diversions, contamination).Maintain and regularly update core housebuilding cost models aligned with market trends and internal benchmarks.Build and manage detailed project viability appraisals using Excel and estimating software.Input and update viability models in budgeting platforms.Undertake cashflow forecasting, projecting cost timings to assess the impact on funding and finance costs.Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to validate high-cost packages and improve pricing accuracy.Collaborate with internal teams - Commercial, Pre-construction, Land, and Planning to capture the latest specifications, assumptions, and outputs.Communicate effectively across departments to compile complete and well-considered viability models.Maintain the viability throughout the planning process up to site commencement.Produce bi-monthly business plan updates reflecting cost changes, design revisions, and procurement outcomes.Conduct quarterly cost base reviews, providing recommendations for strategic adjustments.Experience and Skills Required

Minimum 5 years’ experience in residential development or housebuilding.Strong understanding of site viability, cost planning, and development appraisal.Familiar with abnormal costs and mitigation strategies relevant to urban brownfield sites.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and at least one estimating/budgeting platform.Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well backed and growing developer to progress your career.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Project ManagementIndustries

Construction

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