Subcontractor Coordinator

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a proactive Subcontractor Coordinator to manage end-to-end subcontractor activities at the Banbridge Head Office. You will coordinate tender processes, onboarding, and delivery while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires commercial awareness, ability to handle multiple packages, and focus on timely, accurate execution. You will report to the Head of Commercial and work in a permanent full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• End-to-end ownership of subcontractor management.
• Tendering and contractor selection processes.
• Due diligence and compliance with contractual, safety and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and tender new subcontractors and manage RFQs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management and Commercial teams to define scopes.
• Coordinate work packages and materials; monitor workloads and performance.
• Lead regular progress meetings to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records and continuously improve subcontractor management processes.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Tender evaluation

Deadline tracking

Commercial awareness

Tools

MS Excel

Contract management software

Job description

Subcontractor Coordinator

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Head Of Commercial

Description

Who are we looking for?

An organised and proactive coordinator who enjoys ownership and responsibility. Someone who can manage multiple subcontractor packages, keep track of deadlines and make sure every stage of the process is completed accurately and efficiently.

A confident communicator who can build strong working relationships. You'll be dealing directly with subcontractors while working closely with Commercial, Engineering and Project Management teams to make sure requirements, timelines and expectations are clear.

Someone who is commercially aware and enjoys finding better ways of working, with the confidence to research new subcontractors, evaluate tender responses, complete due diligence and contribute to improving how we manage our subcontractor network.

Who will you work with?

You’ll work closely with the Commercial, Quality, Estimating, Engineering and Project Management teams, as well as a wide range of existing and potential subcontractors.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring outsourced work packages are competitively tendered, properly managed and released at the right time, helping to keep projects and workshop activity progressing efficiently.

You’ll be joining a business where commercial expertise, continuous improvement and strong relationships are valued, with the opportunity to make a real impact as Alternative Heat continues to grow.

Job Title | Subcontractor Coordinator

Location | Banbridge, Head Office

Hours | Mon – Thur 08:00 – 17:00 Fri – 08:00 – 15:00

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to | Head Of Commercial

What You'll be Doing

The role involves taking end-to-end ownership of subcontractor management, from identifying and tendering new subcontractors through to contract award, onboarding and delivery. It requires close collaboration with Engineering, Project Management and Commercial teams to define scopes, manage RFQs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, and support contract decisions. The position also involves conducting subcontractor due diligence, coordinating work packages and materials, monitoring workloads and performance, and managing regular progress meetings to ensure projects remain on schedule. Overall, the role acts as the main point of contact for subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety and company requirements while maintaining accurate records and continuously improving subcontractor management processes.