Bid Specialist

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Bid Specialist to join the Pre-Construction & Bids team in Sydney. You will drive submissions from strategy through to delivery, collaborating with project directors, technical experts and senior leaders to convert opportunities into project wins.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple contributors, and deliver client-focused, compelling content that stands out in competitive evaluations.

Qualifications

• A proven track record coordinating successful tenders within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple contributors and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a sound commercial understanding of the tendering process.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of submissions from initial planning through to final lodgement.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to turn technical information into compelling client-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end submission process across tenders, EOIs, proposals, and capability statements.
• Develop clear, compelling, and client-focused content tailored to project requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial, operational, and leadership teams to gather and refine information for submissions.
• Review, edit, and elevate bid content, presentations, and supporting documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain bid collateral, project experience records, CV libraries, templates, and knowledge resources.
• Support strategic pursuits and major project opportunities across the broader pre-contracts function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance submission quality, efficiency, and win rates.

Job description

Join a close-knit, highly collaborative Pre-Construction & Bids team where you'll play a pivotal role in securing exciting projects and shaping the future pipeline of the business. Working alongside Project Directors, technical experts, and senior leaders, you'll drive the submission process from strategy through to delivery, helping convert opportunities into successful project wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end submission process across tenders, EOIs, proposals, and capability statements.
• Develop clear, compelling, and client-focused content tailored to project requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial, operational, and leadership teams to gather and refine information for submissions.
• Review, edit, and elevate bid content, presentations, and supporting documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain bid collateral, project experience records, CV libraries, templates, and knowledge resources.
• Support strategic pursuits and major project opportunities across the broader pre-contracts function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance submission quality, efficiency, and win rates.

About You

You're an experienced Bid Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with a broad range of stakeholders, and takes pride in producing high-quality submissions that stand out.

• A proven track record coordinating successful tenders within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple contributors and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a sound commercial understanding of the tendering process.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of submissions from initial planning through to final lodgement.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to turn technical information into compelling client-focused content.

What's in it for You?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded business with a strong reputation for delivery, an impressive pipeline of upcoming opportunities, and a genuinely collaborative culture. You'll work alongside experienced industry professionals, contribute to high-profile pursuits, and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the company's continued success.