Subcontractor Coordinator
Requirements
The posting seeks an organised, proactive coordinator who can manage multiple subcontractor packages, deadlines, and processes accurately. Candidates should communicate confidently, build strong working relationships, demonstrate commercial awareness, and collaborate effectively with Commercial, Quality, Estimating, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
Job Description
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Department: Production
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
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.
Skills
About Alternative Heat Ltd
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK and Ireland.
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