Are you an experienced Development Finance Portfolio Manager looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact?
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing specialist Development Finance lender in London, managing a diverse portfolio of high-value loans, visiting development sites, and mentoring junior colleagues, all while working closely with senior managers and directors on interesting, varied projects.
About the Company
Our client is a specialist lender in development finance and bridging, funding residential and commercial property projects across the UK. Backed by a well-capitalised family office actively involved in real estate development, they combine financial strength with entrepreneurial drive.
With originations already doubled in 2025 and ambitious plans to expand funding lines and team headcount, this lender offers outstanding career progression and the chance to earn a highly rewarding income in a rapidly scaling environment.
About the Development Finance Portfolio Manager Role
As Senior Portfolio Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a loan book, managing development and bridging loans from start to finish. The role is eclectic, combining portfolio management, hands-on site visits, and mentoring junior team members. You’ll be exposed to senior management and directors, influencing processes and helping shape the business as it grows.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a full portfolio of development finance and bridging loans, overseeing drawdowns, redemptions, and borrower relationships.
* Conduct site visits (once or twice a week on average) and liaise directly with developers, surveyors & contractors
* Apply hands-on property and development knowledge to reduce reliance on monitoring surveyors.
* Stabilise impaired cases and enforce personal guarantees where required.
* Drive process improvements and support the rollout of new loan management systems.
* Mentor and guide junior Portfolio Managers to foster a strong team culture.
Skills & Experience
* Proven track record managing a full loan book in Development Finance.
* Background in surveying, quantity surveying, construction, or site management is advantageous.
* Confident managing relationships with developers, contractors, and other property professionals.
* Process-driven with the ability to implement improvements as the business scales.
* Dynamic, ambitious, and ready to grow into a leadership role.
* Previous team management experience desirable but not essential.
Package & Benefits
* Salary: c.£80,000
* Holidays: 25 days per year
* Office-based in London, with flexibility for site visits once or twice a week
Why Apply?
* Directly influence loan portfolio management, processes, and team growth.
* Gain exposure to interesting, unique development projects.
* Work closely with managers and directors in a highly collaborative environment.
* Build a career with genuine leadership and partnership potential.
* Enjoy a culture that rewards performance with significant bonus potential.
If you’re an experienced Portfolio Manager in Development Finance, ready for a diverse, hands-on role with real career progression, we want to hear from you