Advisor - Pursuits and Submissions

SMEC; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

SMEC Brisbane is seeking a highly motivated Pursuits & Submissions Advisor to lead end-to-end coordination of proposals and submissions across ANZ. You will ensure on-brand, on-time delivery and partner with internal teams and external partners to shape winning strategies.

In this hybrid, flexible role you will drive bid workshops, maintain standard proposal materials, and support continuous improvement of bid processes while building strong stakeholder relationships across a global professional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in bid coordination, submissions, or marketing roles
• Ability to produce high-quality proposals under tight deadlines
• Excellent written communication and editing skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute proactively to pursuit planning and winning work strategies
• Facilitate bid workshops and storyboarding sessions
• Manage end-to-end coordination of EOIs, proposals and submissions across ANZ
• Coordinate inputs from technical teams and stakeholders to submission plan
• Maintain and enhance standard proposal materials
• Drive process improvements to streamline bid delivery
• Support the wider team to ensure timely submissions
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage client procurement portals and submission requirements

Skills

Bid coordination

Submissions management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Marketing, Business or related qualification

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SJ Group

At SJ, we are building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

The Role

Pursuits & Submissions Advisor | Hybrid & flexible work environment

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Pursuits & Submissions Advisor to join our dynamic Brisbane-based team, supporting opportunities across the ANZ region and beyond.

You will lead end-to-end coordination of high-quality proposals and supporting materials, ensuring submissions are delivered on time, on brand, and to the highest professional standards. You will partner with internal teams and external partners to support winning strategies and contribute to the overall success of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality submissions, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute proactively to pursuit planning and winning work strategies, including partnering with pursuit leads to plan bid approach, win themes and value propositions
• Facilitate bid workshops and storyboarding sessions to shape responses and key message
• Manage the end-to-end coordination of compelling EOIs, proposals and submissions across ANZ and other regions as required
• Coordinate inputs from technical teams and stakeholders, keeping contributors on track and aligned to the submission plan
• Maintain and enhance standard proposal materials, including CVs, project sheets, and organisational content
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to the development of processes and templates to streamline bid delivery and lift quality
• Support the wider team to ensure submissions are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Manage client procurement portals and submission requirements as needed

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in a similar corporate environment. You can confidently influence subject-matter experts, and love turning complex information into clear, client-focused writing. You thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities effectively, and bring a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Marketing, Business, or related qualification preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in bid coordination, submissions, or marketing roles
• Ability to produce high-quality proposals under tight deadlines, often with competing priorities
• Ability to understand client drivers and how to translate them into winning submissions
• Excellent written communication and editing skills, with clear, persuasive storytelling ability
• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional time management and organisational capabilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Work within a respected Global professional services organisation
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
• Brisbane-based role with exposure to diverse stakeholders and projects across ANZ

For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami : [e-mail]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.