Manager - Structured Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance

Job Description

Manager - Structured Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance

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Homes England | National Housing Bank

£51,076 - £59,570 | Location: Hybrid 50/50 Our new Headquarters are in Leeds but colleagues can be based in any of our offices (Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Northstowe)

As we are headquartered in Leeds our preference is to appoint to this location and priority will be given to applicants based within commuting distance of the Leeds office.

Homes England is launching the National Housing Bank, a government-backed investment platform to accelerate housing delivery across England.

With £16bn in capital, it will unlock private investment, support regeneration and accelerate housing delivery across the UK. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to shape a major new national investment platform from the ground up.

The Structured Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance (SREIF) team deliver structured debt finance transactions to support complex development, infrastructure and regeneration sites including mixed use, build to rent and multi-site developments. We frequently work alongside other funders to leverage private capital with bespoke funding solutions to complex problems.

The Origination Senior Manager role holder leads the origination and execution of complex real estate and infrastructure finance transactions within the National Housing Delivery Fund (NHDF), ensuring investments are structured to manage risk effectively and deliver strong outcomes.

The role involves collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners to assess proposals from housing developers, master developers, landowners and investors, shaping commercially sound funding solutions that support viable projects, mitigate risk and safeguard public investment.

The role consistently demonstrates and embeds the values and behaviours in daily work, contributing to a positive and inclusive culture.

The opportunity

Responsibilities include:

* Support the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex real estate and infrastructure lending transactions aligned to strategic objectives.

* Assess project proposals against eligibility criteria, reviewing borrower business models, project viability, and delivery capabilities.

* Conduct detailed financial analysis and cashflow modelling to evaluate the feasibility, deliverability, and risk profile of lending opportunities.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate transaction risks through collaboration with internal risk, legal, and transaction execution teams.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, landowners, professional advisers, and internal stakeholders.

* Manage transactions through approval, due diligence, documentation, and handover processes while driving continuous process improvement.

Candidate profile

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Banking, Real Estate, or a related discipline.

* Experience supporting real estate finance, property investment, or structured lending transactions from assessment through to execution.

* Strong financial modelling and cashflow analysis skills, with the ability to assess project viability and commercial performance.

* Knowledge of property due diligence, valuation methodologies, professional reports, contracts, and transaction documentation.

* Understanding of credit risk assessment, borrower analysis, risk management frameworks, and sector-specific risks.

* Strong knowledge of the housing and regeneration sector, coupled with excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.

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* Help build a new national investment institution

* Work on complex housing and regeneration transactions

* Deploy £16bn of government-backed capital

* Hybrid 50/50 working across multiple national locations

* Defined benefit pension and strong public-sector benefits

Contact point for applicants

Name : Rebecca Nolan

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Recruitment team

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Closing date: 28th August 2026

Right to Work in the UK is required.

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