Development Finance Underwriter

Growing UK lending platform | Broad real estate credit exposure | Loan sizes up to £35m | End-to-end transaction ownership If you’re an experienced Development Finance Underwriter looking for greater exposure across the…

Pay rate £90,000 – £95,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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About this contract

Growing UK lending platform | Broad real estate credit exposure | Loan sizes up to £35m | End-to-end transaction ownership

If you’re an experienced Development Finance Underwriter looking for greater exposure across the full real estate lending lifecycle, this opportunity puts you at the centre of new transactions and portfolio management. You’ll assess property and borrower risk, shape credit recommendations and remain responsible for loans beyond completion.

As a Development Finance Underwriter, you’ll join a specialist property finance business growing its UK lending platform. You’ll have meaningful responsibility across underwriting, execution and ongoing loan management, working closely with borrowers and professional advisers.

Package & Benefits

Salary of £90,000 to £95,000 per annum.

Discretionary bonus.

About the Company

You’ll join a specialist real estate lender providing bridging, refurbishment and development finance across residential, mixed-use and commercial property. The UK platform provides property finance facilities of up to £35m.

Key Responsibilities

Complete detailed due diligence and credit papers covering borrower, property, development and exit risk.

Appoint and manage lawyers, valuers and quantity surveyors, identifying transaction risks and recommending appropriate mitigants.

Present transactions for credit approval and manage deals through the due diligence and completion process.

Manage an existing loan portfolio, including development drawdowns, facility amendments, extensions and emerging credit issues.

About You

Experience underwriting property development, bridging or commercial real estate lending transactions.

Experience completing property and borrower credit risk assessments and preparing detailed credit papers.

Experience managing real estate loans following completion, including development drawdowns and facility amendments.

If you’re a Development Finance Underwriter looking for greater ownership across both new transactions and an existing loan portfolio, we’d be happy to tell you more. You don’t need a polished CV to start the conversation. Contact Fintelligent for more information or a confidential discussion

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