
Commercial & Estimating Manager
- Co Meath
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job type Permanent
Location Co Meath
Salary € NegotiableThe RoleLeinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a Commercial and Estimating Manager in Co. Meath.This is a permanent, full time roleFully office based.Main duties:
- Manage all contractual and financial elements of road maintenance projects to ensure delivery on budget, on time, and to specified standards
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation
- Oversee procurement activities in line with framework and compliance requirements
- Maintain up-to-date records of suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring they are vetted, approved, and compliant
- Lead tendering and quoting processes from pre-qualification through to submission, ensuring profitability
- Monitor and control project costs, preparing regular cost and progress reports for senior management
- Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
- Identify and assess commercial risks throughout the lifecycle of the project
- Ensure full compliance with EHSQ regulations, framework agreements, and legal obligations
- Conduct pre-submission quality and compliance checks to meet client and industry standards
- Provide invoicing teams with complete and accurate data to support timely billing
- Seek and evaluate new tendering opportunities to drive business growth
- Carry out market analysis and post-tender feedback reviews to improve competitiveness and pricing strategy
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency
- Proven experience in a commercial, estimating, or quantity surveying role within the road maintenance or civil engineering sector
- Strong understanding of bituminous / tar surfacing works, materials, and methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of EHSQ standards and compliance procedures in infrastructure or construction environments
- Experience working within framework contracts and public sector procurement (preferred)
- Excellent commercial acumen with strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Competent in Microsoft Office and estimating software