Bridging Underwriter

  • Brooke Harrison Recruitment
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Dec 25, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Bridging Underwriter

Location: Watford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Bridging Underwriter to manage allocated cases from start to finish. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong underwriting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the lending process from application to drawdown, ensuring compliance with underwriting and due diligence procedures

  • Prioritise and manage a pipeline of bridging cases efficiently

  • Ensure all applications meet lending criteria

  • Liaise with internal teams and external parties throughout the lending process

  • Instruct solicitors once offers are made and provide necessary documentation

  • Follow Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) guidelines and responsible lending principles

  • Demonstrate deep underwriting knowledge and support the wider team when needed

Skills and Experience:

  • Previous underwriting experience in bridging and/or development finance

  • Strong understanding of FCA regulation

  • CeMAP qualification desirable but not essential

  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational and prioritisation skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes:

  • Resilient, flexible, and well-organised

  • Confident working under pressure and meeting deadlines

  • Team player with a proactive approach

If you are an experienced underwriter passionate about delivering excellent service and want to join a professional, high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic and growing team.