Who Are We:
Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.
We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.
Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.
Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to support our growing Work Winning team and play a key role in helping us secure new opportunities across the UK.
This is an extremely varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone who is naturally organised, enjoys working with people, and isn’t afraid to use their initiative to keep things moving and over-come challenges.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, building relationships, coordinating multiple bid activities and helping to produce high-quality submissions. If you thrive on variety, enjoy being at the heart of a team effort and take pride in delivering great work, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to the Work Winning team, ensuring the efficient management of bidding activities.
- Support the preparation and submission of PINs, EOIs and tenders, helping to deliver high-quality, compliant proposals on time.
- Manage bid schedules, tender deadlines, portal communications and clarification responses, ensuring key information is communicated promptly to stakeholders.
- Coordinate tender submission logistics, including document formatting, quality checks and up-loads to procurement portals.
- Manage the bids inbox and monitor tender portals, distributing opportunities, updates and cor-respondence to the wider team.
- Maintain and update workflow tracker and reporting tools to ensure accurate bid records and pipeline visibility.
- Assist with supply chain engagement, including issuing tender enquiries and coordinating responses from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Provide administrative support for commercial submissions, pricing schedules, clarifications and tender-related documentation.
- Maintain accurate bid and estimating records in line with company procedures, quality standards and document management requirements.
- Support collaboration between the Work Winning team, operational colleagues and supply chain partners to ensure a seamless flow of information throughout the bid process.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of bid processes, systems and reporting, helping Cardo continually enhance its approach to winning work.
You Will Need:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills – be able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of interior stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite with excellent Word document formatting skills
- Highly competent in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, Pivot Tables, lookups, data validation and reporting functions
- Adobe Acrobat/InDesign
- MS Visio
- Understanding/experience of the construction industry
- Experience in a similar role or within the industry
We Will Provide:
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
- Life Assurance cover
- Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
- Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
- Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
- Recognition initiatives and awards
- Occupational Sick Pay
Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Why Join Cardo Group?
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:
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Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
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Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
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Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
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Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.
We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.
