Asset Manager

Asset Manager – Development & Refurbishment Location: Finchley, London Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum 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 • Development & Refurbishment Monitoring • 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. • Portfolio Management & Reporting • 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. Desirable • 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. Apply today for a confidential discussion.