Underwriter – Bridging & Development Finance

London Source: WhatJobs

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Ready to take the next step in your underwriting career? Join a growing specialist lender where your expertise in bridging and development finance will be valued, and where you’ll have the chance to shape the future of the business.

About the Company

This innovative specialist lender has built a strong reputation in bridging and development finance by delivering bespoke property lending solutions. Operating with a collaborative and ambitious culture, they focus on empowering their team to take ownership, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the business. With a forward-thinking approach, this is an environment where your skills will be recognised and nurtured.

About the Underwriter – Bridging & Development Finance role:

As an Underwriter – Bridging & Development Finance, you will play a key role in assessing complex lending cases, with a focus on bridging and refurbishment projects. This hands‑on position is perfect for an experienced underwriter who is ready to take ownership of cases, influence decisions, and develop into a future credit leadership role. While the role is currently individual‑contributor focused, there is real potential to lead a team as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the bridging and development finance underwriting process, delivering high‑quality and timely lending decisions.
Conduct detailed credit assessments on refurbishment and development projects, providing tailored solutions for complex cases.
Collaborate closely with brokers and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and exceptional client outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes and operational efficiency.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues as the team grows.

Underwriter – Bridging & Development Finance Package

Competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise.
Generous performance‑related bonuses.
Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office‑based and remote days.
Supportive and ambitious work environment with clear career progression opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience as a mortgage or property finance underwriter, ideally with exposure to bridging and development finance, including refurbishment projects.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex cases and make confident lending decisions.
A proactive self‑starter with the ambition to progress towards a leadership role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with brokers and internal teams.
Ability to take ownership of cases and contribute to the growth of the underwriting function.

Why Apply?

This isn’t just another underwriting role, it’s your chance to take ownership, make a tangible impact, and position yourself for future leadership. With exposure to high‑value bridging and development finance cases, flexible working, generous bonuses, and a supportive team culture, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, reward, and career progression.

Take the next step in your career and join a specialist lender that values expertise, initiative, and ambition. Apply today.