Job Description
Job Title: Tendering Manager / Submission Manager (MEICA)
Location: Carlow
Description
We are hiring for our client, a well-established engineering contractor in the water industry, who are seeking a Tendering Manager / Submission Manager to join their team in Carlow.
This Tendering Manager / Submission Manager role is a key position within the business, responsible for leading the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality technical and commercial tenders across MEICA projects.
The successful Tendering Manager / Submission Manager will combine strong engineering expertise with commercial awareness, playing a critical role in securing future projects and driving business growth.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
- €60,000 – €90,000 salary (DOE)
- Key leadership role within a growing water sector specialist
- Full lifecycle tender ownership across complex MEICA projects
The Role
• Lead end-to-end tender preparation, coordination, and submission
• Develop high-quality technical and commercial tender responses
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and project requirements
• Liaise with internal design teams and external stakeholders
• Prepare methodologies, programmes, and resource plans
• Develop detailed cost estimates (labour, materials, subcontractors)
• Engage with suppliers to secure competitive quotations
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
• Support post-tender clarifications and negotiations
The Person
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, QS, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years’ experience in a MEICA engineering environment
• Strong background in tendering, estimating, or project engineering
• Experience within water/wastewater projects highly desirable
• Excellent technical writing and commercial awareness
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tenders
• Full driving licence and ability to work on own initiative
The Reward
• €60,000 – €90,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Clear long-term progression within a growing business
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information and to apply for this Tendering Manager / Submission Manager (MEICA) role, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage.
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Salary details are a guide and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria based on response levels.