Bid Writer

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace culture

Growth and development opportunities

Exciting projects

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to shape and drive high-quality tenders in the facilities services space. This hands-on role involves researching, writing and submitting bids.

You will own the full bid lifecycle, collaborate with stakeholders, develop compelling content, and manage post-submission clarifications to win opportunities. Join a growing team with flexible culture and pathways for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing within the facilities sector.
• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing or related discipline.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-team collaboration.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment to final submission.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information, coordinate contributions and align responses with client needs.
• Develop compelling bid content that communicates value propositions and differentiators.
• Review submission documents for accuracy, conciseness, compliance and client tailoring.
• Manage post-submission activities, including clarifications and information requests.
• Partner with operations and BD teams to track opportunities and grow the pipeline.

Skills

Bid writing

Facilities knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Working closely with the Managing Director and SME's, you’ll play a central role in shaping and driving high-quality tenders. This is a hands-on position where you’ll be researching, writing and submitting bids in the facilities services space.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and bid strategy through to content creation, review, and final submission.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to gather information, coordinate contributions, and ensure responses align with client requirements and organisational standards.
• Develop compelling, high-quality bid and proposal content that clearly articulates value propositions and differentiators.
• Review and enhance submission documents to ensure they are accurate, concise, compliant, and tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Manage post-submission activities, including client clarifications, additional information requests, and ongoing communication throughout the evaluation process.
• Partner with operational and business development teams to track opportunities, maintain a healthy pipeline, and identify new avenues for business growth.

About You

• Proven experience in a Bid Writing role, ideally within the facilities sector.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Strong capability across Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing business with exciting projects and opportunities ahead.
• Work with experienced leaders who value collaboration and innovation.
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive workplace culture.
• Grow your career within a business that invests in its people.
• Make a real impact by helping secure projects that shape communities and drive business success.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients, please contact Arnie on [e-mail] or call on 0478753708

Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.