Are you an experienced Bridging and Development Finance Portfolio Manager looking to step into a high-impact role where your expertise truly drives growth? This is your opportunity to manage an £80 million loan book with facilities ranging from £500k to £5m, in a business that’s growing fast and shaping the future of specialist lending.

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and ambitious specialist lender with a strong foothold in both bridging and development finance. They pride themselves on a flexible, responsive lending style, avoiding the constraints of overly risk-averse banking. With a reputation for speed, adaptability, and strong broker relationships, this is a business that empowers its team to deliver real results.

About the Portfolio Manager Role

As a Bridging and Development Finance Portfolio Manager, you will take ownership of deals from heads of terms through to redemption. Your portfolio will be a dynamic mix of development and bridging finance (50/50 split), with a focus on larger-ticket facilities. You’ll oversee credit reports, credit committee presentations, monthly portfolio reviews, and weekly drawdown reviews, ensuring smooth execution and strong asset performance.

While site visits may occasionally be required, your focus will be on proactive portfolio oversight, supporting the team, and improving internal processes.

Portfolio Manager: Key Responsibilities

• Manage an end-to-end loan portfolio from agreement to redemption
• Conduct credit assessments and present to credit committee
• Lead monthly portfolio reviews and oversee weekly drawdowns
• Liaise with brokers, borrowers, and surveyors to maintain strong relationships
• Support the wider team with process improvements and operational oversight
• Provide input on recoveries/litigation when required (outsourced as standard)

Portfolio Manager: Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in development finance portfolio management is essential
• Strong understanding of bridging and development lending
• Experience managing large-ticket facilities (£500k–£5m)
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management across brokers, borrowers, and internal teams
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong commercial acumen

Bridging and Development Finance Portfolio Manager: Package

• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid Working - 2 days in Office
• 25 days holiday plus a day off for your birthday
• Medical Insurance

Why Apply?

This is your chance to be a key player in a lender that values speed, flexibility, and your expertise.

You’ll have:

• Direct influence on an £80m loan book
• The autonomy to shape processes and deliver results without unnecessary red tape

If you want to work in an ambitious, growing business where your development finance expertise is recognised and rewarded, this is your next move.