Asset Manager

Fusion Recruitment; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ambitious specialist lender

Exposure to varied portfolio

Direct interaction with senior mgmt

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Fusion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join a growing specialist property lender in the UK. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of development and refurbishment loans, monitor live schemes, manage borrower relationships, and identify risks to maximise recovery outcomes.

You'll work closely with lenders and senior management, providing portfolio insights, regular reporting, and support for exit strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in property development, construction, or refurbishment oversight.
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes and cost plans.
• Knowledge of planning processes, building regulations, Section 106 agreements, and CIL obligations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve drawdown requests on active development and refurbishment schemes.
• Assess project progress, cost-to-complete positions, variations, delays, and monitoring surveyor reports.
• Identify emerging risks and provide structured mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure projects remain on track in terms of budget, programme, and viability.
• Pre-Funding Technical Assessment: Review proposed development and refurbishment projects prior to funding.
• Assess scope of works, cost plans, programmes, specifications, drawings, warranties, and insurance arrangements.
• Identify buildability concerns, delivery risks, and factors that may impact project viability.
• Planning & Regulatory Oversight: Review planning permissions, Section 106 obligations, and CIL requirements.
• Liaise with architects, planning consultants, contractors, and local authorities.
• Monitor regulatory and planning compliance throughout the loan lifecycle.
• Distressed Asset Management: Take ownership of underperforming or distressed loans.
• Work closely with borrowers and professional advisers to develop recovery and remediation strategies.
• Support enforcement actions, receivership processes, cost-to-complete reviews, and disposal strategies where required.
• Protect lender exposure while maximising recovery outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with borrowers and project teams.
• Produce clear and concise portfolio reports for senior management.
• Prepare information for internal credit committees regarding higher‑risk assets.
• Provide asset‑level insights to support underwriting decisions and exit planning.

Skills

Property development

Construction programmes

Planning processes

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Development finance

Distressed debt experience

Asset management

Job description

About the Opportunity

A growing specialist property lender is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join its expanding Asset Management team. The business provides residential, mixed-use, commercial, and development bridging finance across the UK and has built a reputation for delivering funding solutions with speed, expertise, and a hands‑on approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded property professional looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of development and refurbishment projects. You will play a key role in monitoring live schemes, managing borrower relationships, identifying and mitigating risks, and supporting successful project delivery and loan exits.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve drawdown requests on active development and refurbishment schemes.
• Assess project progress, cost-to-complete positions, variations, delays, and monitoring surveyor reports.
• Identify emerging risks and provide structured mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure projects remain on track in terms of budget, programme, and viability.
• Pre‑Funding Technical Assessment
• Review proposed development and refurbishment projects prior to funding.
• Assess scope of works, cost plans, programmes, specifications, drawings, warranties, and insurance arrangements.
• Identify buildability concerns, delivery risks, and factors that may impact project viability.
• Planning & Regulatory Oversight
• Review planning permissions, planning conditions, Section 106 obligations, and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) requirements.
• Liaise with architects, planning consultants, contractors, and local authorities.
• Monitor regulatory and planning compliance throughout the loan lifecycle.
• Distressed Asset Management
• Take ownership of underperforming or distressed loans.
• Work closely with borrowers and professional advisers to develop recovery and remediation strategies.
• Support enforcement actions, receivership processes, cost-to-complete reviews, and disposal strategies where required.
• Protect lender exposure while maximising recovery outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with borrowers and project teams.
• Produce clear and concise portfolio reports for senior management.
• Prepare information for internal credit committees regarding higher‑risk assets.
• Provide asset‑level insights to support underwriting decisions and exit planning.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within property development, construction, development management, project monitoring, or refurbishment oversight.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, schedules of work, cost plans, and technical project documentation.
• Knowledge of planning processes, building regulations, Section 106 agreements, and CIL obligations.
• Commercially minded with strong risk assessment and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑motivated, solutions‑focused, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience within development finance, property lending, monitoring surveying, consultancy, or asset management.
• Exposure to distressed debt, enforcement strategies, or receivership processes.
• Experience working on the lender side and preparing portfolio or credit reporting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £50,000
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious specialist lender
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and refurbishment projects across the UK
• Direct interaction with senior management and decision‑makers
• Career development opportunities within an expanding business
• Collaborative and professional working environment

If you have a strong background in property development, refurbishment, asset management, or development finance and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on portfolio performance, we would be delighted to hear from you.