Senior Portfolio Manager

About the Role
A leading property finance lender is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee the delivery and performance of a diverse portfolio of residential development and refurbishment loans.

This is a senior role within a growing and dynamic business that provides flexible funding to professional developers and investors across the UK. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with a deep understanding of construction and project delivery.

The Opportunity

As Senior Portfolio Manager, you will manage a team of six portfolio professionals responsible for around 200 live loans, evenly split between residential new build and refurbishment schemes, typically up to £5m build cost.

You will act as the technical and commercial lead on construction-related matters, ensuring that all developments progress safely, on time, and within budget. Drawing on your background in either quantity surveying, project management, or employer's agent roles, you'll apply your construction expertise to assess progress, mitigate risks, and safeguard the company's investment.

Senior Portfolio Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of six portfolio managers and monitoring surveyors.
  * Oversee the monitoring of approximately 200 loans, including both new build and refurbishment projects.
  * Review project appraisals, cost plans, and cashflows, approving drawdown requests where appropriate.
  * Conduct site visits and progress meetings to confirm build progress, quality, and programme.
  * Identify and manage construction-related risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
  * Liaise with developers, contractors, and professional teams to ensure compliance with funding agreements.
  * Provide technical input into due diligence, valuations, and monitoring reports.
  * Maintain accurate and timely reporting on project performance and risk exposure.
  * Support origination and underwriting teams with technical advice on new deals.
  * Ensure all activity complies with internal policy, legal standards, and best practice.

About You

• Background in a Construction Consultancy or Contractor(Quantity Surveyor, Employer's Agent, or Project Manager).
  * Strong experience across residential new build and refurbishment projects up to £5m build cost.
  * Solid understanding of construction sites, project lifecycles, and technical documentation.
  * Proven team management or leadership experience.
  * Excellent communicator with confidence in managing multiple stakeholders.
  * Commercially aware with strong analytical and risk management skills.
  * MRICS or MCIOB preferred, but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
  * Strong performance-related bonus
  * Comprehensive benefits package
  * Opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation with real impact in UK property development finance