Construction Director - Development Monitoring

Cobalt is working with a specialist real estate lender to appoint a Construction Director, providing technical oversight and risk management across a diverse development loan portfolio from origination through to exit.

The organisation

This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised and growing lender with an active presence in the UK development market. The business works across a broad range of residential-led schemes and places strong emphasis on risk management, collaboration, and informed decision-making across its portfolio.

The role

Reporting into the lending and portfolio leadership team, you will act as the in-house technical advisor across all live and prospective development loans. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking technical due diligence on new lending opportunities, including reviewing counterparties, contractors, and professional teams.
• Reviewing development appraisals, construction budgets, and programmes to assess viability and delivery risk.
• Managing external monitoring surveyors and reviewing monthly reports to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Supporting credit decisions through detailed analysis of technical and construction documentation.
• Monitoring cost and programme performance across live projects and advising on variances.
• Reviewing and approving drawdowns in line with construction progress and milestones.
• Undertaking site visits and engaging with sponsors, contractors, and consultants to assess delivery and quality.
• Supporting portfolio reviews, re-underwriting, and technical input on workout scenarios.

Skills and experience

• Chartered status (MRICS or MCIOB) with a background in Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying.
• Working knowledge of construction monitoring, development appraisals, and cost management.
• Experience acting as a Monitoring Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Understanding of lender-side requirements or advisory work on behalf of funders.
• Ability to review technical information and challenge assumptions effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders across site and board-level environments.

Call to action

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