Subcontractor Coordinator

Location: UK | Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Salary: Competitive, discussed based on experience Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing (Off-Site Fabrication) Confidential Search — handled by Joynes & Hunt

About the Opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing, locally-owned engineering manufacturer, designing and building factory-fabricated modular solutions for commercial heating and cooling applications used by major organisations across Europe. Despite rapid growth in recent years, they've held onto a close-knit, family-style culture built around small, connected teams. They're now looking for a Subcontractor Coordinator to take ownership of their subcontractor process, from tendering and sourcing through to onboarding, work package coordination and performance monitoring.

This is a confidential search — the identity of our client will be shared with shortlisted candidates ahead of interview.

The Role

This is a relationship-focused, highly organised role at the heart of how outsourced work gets delivered. You'll manage subcontractor packages end-to-end, working closely with Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Estimating and Project Management teams to keep tenders, onboarding and project delivery running smoothly and on schedule.

Day to day, you'll:

• Take ownership of subcontractor tender packages from initiation through to contract award
• Work with Engineering, Project Management and Commercial teams to define scope, timelines and tender requirements
• Issue RFQs and manage the end-to-end tendering process for outsourced work packages
• Evaluate technical and commercial responses, supporting final terms and contract award recommendations
• Research and identify new subcontractors in line with project and contractual requirements
• Complete subcontractor due diligence, including capability, HSEQ, financial stability and compliance checks
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, including contract set-up, documentation and system registration
• Coordinate the release and scheduling of work packages to ensure timely dispatch
• Monitor subcontractor workloads and progress, attending regular meetings to review performance and address issues
• Act as the main point of contact for subcontractor queries throughout the tender and execution phases
• Maintain accurate records of tender evaluations, subcontractor information and performance metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve subcontractor management processes and systems

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with external suppliers, subcontractors or similar third parties, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable taking ownership and seeing tasks through to completion
• Experience using Microsoft Office and document editing tools such as Adobe
• Previous experience within the construction industry is desirable
• The ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and standards is desirable

What's on Offer

• Full in-house training and career development
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Annual health check during working hours
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Regular social events for all employees
• Secure, free on-site parking
• A friendly, supportive working environment in modern facilities

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation about this role, get in touch with Joynes & Hunt.