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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Skills: Tendering Submissions Water Utilities MEICA Pricing Benefits: Pension 25 days holiday