The opportunity
- The Bid Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to bids through the full Opportunity and Bid Management lifecycle to retain and win business in line with the Downer PipeTech business strategy.
What you’ll do
- As the Bid Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining existing clients, identifying, and pursuing new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the growth and expansion of this business.
- You will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team
- Lead and motivate a team of staff, nurturing a positive work environment, set clear goals and objectives to ensure alignment with overall company objectives and strategies
- Preparing and reviewing tender schedules and bid approval documentation
- Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies and procedures throughout the pre-contract phase
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
- We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor
- environments
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary Qualification or equivalent significant relevant industry experience
- Potable Water / Wastewater experience desirable
- Understanding of the various procurement methods employed by clients and the impact of these methods on tender strategy
- Work with a high degree of confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgement, appropriate to the position
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
- Proven business writing experience, preferably for tender, bid of business development projects
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.