Underwriter – Bridging & Development Finance

NRG Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous performance-related bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading specialist lender in Greater London is seeking an Underwriter for Bridging & Development Finance. In this role, you'll manage the underwriting process and make confident lending decisions on complex renovation and development projects while working closely with brokers. The ideal candidate is an experienced underwriter ready to take ownership, seeking a career that offers flexibility, competitive bonuses, and clear pathways for growth. Join a collaborative culture that values expertise and ambition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mortgage or property finance underwriter.
• Exposure to bridging and development finance including refurbishment projects.
• Ambition to progress towards a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the underwriting process and deliver timely lending decisions.
• Conduct detailed credit assessments on complex cases.
• Collaborate with brokers and internal teams for client outcomes.
• Identify improvements in underwriting processes.
• Mentor junior colleagues as the team grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mortgage or property finance experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assess complex cases

Proactive self-starter

Communication

Job description

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Administrative and Support Services