Development Co-ordinator

Ameresco Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a Development Co-ordinator in Leeds. This role involves coordinating energy efficiency and renewable technology projects from initial tender to contract award, engaging with various stakeholders to drive company growth. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong project management capabilities, and a keen interest in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in energy efficiency and renewable technology.
• Experience in sectors such as education, healthcare, or local authorities is beneficial.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities from tender stage through to contract award.
• Support Development Managers in tracking project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare high-quality project proposals and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco has an exciting opportunity for a Development Co-ordinator to join our UK Multi-ECM team based in one of our UK offices (London, Guildford, Bristol, Leeds). We are seeking strategic thinkers with excellent project management, commercial and organisational skills, essential for winning new business and driving company growth.

The Development Co-ordinator plays a vital supporting role in the development of innovative energy efficiency and renewable technology projects. This position involves coordinating project activities from the initial tender stage through to the preparation of Investment Grade Proposals and Contract Award. The role spans both public and private sector clients and requires strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.

Update and manage opportunity-related data in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Conduct market trend, competitor and client research to support bid strategy and proposal development.

Assist in the preparation and coordination of high-quality project proposals and tender submissions by carrying out data gathering and coordinating inputs from various stakeholders.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including bid records, meeting notes, and approvals.

Support the Development Managers in tracking project timelines, deliverables, and budgets. This includes monitoring bid budgets and costs, track expenses against approved limits, and supporting the Development Managers in maintaining financial models and cashflow forecasts.

Liaise with internal departments (e.g., legal, finance, engineering) and external stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure alignment.

Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

Support the development and maintenance of financial models and project cashflow forecasts.

Assist in coordinating internal approval processes for proposals and variations, and support the execution and filing of contracts and related documents.

Assist in the preparation of client presentations and internal reports by compiling data, creating visuals, and formatting content to a professional standard.

Assist in preparing handover documentation and coordinating meetings between the development and delivery teams to ensure a smooth transition.

Help organise post-bid reviews, gather feedback from stakeholders, and document lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (required). Degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Business or Project Management.

Additional Skills/Experience/Qualifications

Strong interest in energy efficiency and renewable technology projects.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience in sectors such as local authorities, education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial is highly desirable.

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe as required.

Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident, and passionate about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonisation. They should be customer-focused and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, technical experts, and senior decision-makers. The role demands excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure, and a flexible approach to work. A willingness to travel across the UK and Europe to support project development activities is essential.

All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.