Bid Director

acciona; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tier 1 contractor

Annual bonuses

Top Employer 2022-2026

Job summary

ACCIONA Australia is seeking a Bid Director to lead major infrastructure bids from start to finish. You will shape win strategies, direct cross‑functional bid teams, and deliver compliant, compelling submissions for government and private clients.

Join a Top Employer with a track record of award-winning projects and a focus on sustainable infrastructure. You’ll influence senior stakeholders and help build ACCIONA's thriving project pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction or business.
• Extensive experience leading major infrastructure bids.
• Strong track record managing end-to-end bid processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with government and private infrastructure clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy and win theme development.
• Direct cross-functional bid teams through each pursuit.
• Manage bid budgets, resourcing and subcontractor input.
• Build and maintain senior client and partner relationships.
• Oversee production of compliant, high-quality submissions.
• Run bid kick-offs, reviews and executive sign-off.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes.

Skills

Bid leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Government/private client experience

Education

Engineering/Construction/Business degree

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

• Career growth with a Tier 1 contractor
• Rewarding salary with annual bonuses and reviews
• Recognised Top Employer, 2022 to 2026

Project Info

ACCIONA delivers major transport, water and social infrastructure projects across Australia, from rail and roads to renewable-backed builds. Our bid teams pursue the next generation of these projects, working with government and private clients nationwide. This role sits at the centre of that activity. You will lead the bids that win ACCIONA's next major projects.

About Opportunity

As Bid Director, you will lead major infrastructure bids for ACCIONA from start to finish. You will run the bid process end to end, shaping win strategy, directing bid teams and delivering compliant, competitive submissions. You will represent ACCIONA to clients, partners and industry stakeholders throughout each pursuit and play a key role in winning the work that shapes our future pipeline.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead bid strategy and win theme development
• Direct cross-functional bid teams through each pursuit
• Manage bid budgets, resourcing and subcontractor input
• Build and maintain senior client and partner relationships
• Oversee production of compliant, high-quality submissions
• Run bid kick-offs, reviews and executive sign-off
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in engineering, construction or business
• Extensive experience leading major infrastructure bids
• Strong track record managing end-to-end bid processes
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience with government and private infrastructure clients

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.