Estimating & Contracts Coordinator
Location: Kilkenny

A leading retail manufacturer operating across the UK and Ireland is seeking an Estimating and Contracts Coordinator to join their Estimating Department on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Estimating Manager and based at the company’s European Head Office in Kilkenny, this role is ideal for someone who is first and foremost a people person—warm, approachable, and team-oriented.

What You Bring to the Table

• A warm, patient, and approachable personality

• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt your schedule and assist where needed

• A strong work ethic and genuine team spirit

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Prepare accurate costings and build effective pricing structures

• Analyse and refine pricing to optimise margins and reduce risk

• Create professional tender documentation

• Produce and interpret KPI reports

• Monitor planning applications (Barbour ABI leads) to identify new opportunities

• Research competitor proposals to strengthen commercial positioning

• Maintain and update the ERP system

• Provide administrative support to the Estimating and Sales teams

• Keep pricing and cost files up to date and assist with annual budget preparation

• Support sales and margin forecasting for the Specification Channel

Tendering Phase Responsibilities

• Assist in tender preparation and respond to related queries

• Evaluate the commercial elements of all submissions

• Collaborate closely with project management and commercial teams

• Maintain detailed contract records and correspondence

• Ensure timely contract renewals and renegotiations

• Support lead generation through CRM tools

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 3–5 years of experience in contracts administration

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and negotiation skills

• Proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office

• Ability to perform well under pressure with a proactive mindset

• A positive, adaptable attitude and a collaborative approach

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Estimating & Contracts Coordinator position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Eoin is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14480

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