Bid Writer

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Bid Writer to shape and drive high-quality tenders in the facilities services space. You’ll research, write and submit bids, partnering with the Managing Director and SMEs to ensure compelling proposals.

In this Sydney-based role you’ll own the full bid lifecycle—from opportunity assessment and strategy through content creation, reviews and final submission—while coordinating with stakeholders to maintain a healthy pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven bid writing experience in facilities sector.
• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing, or related discipline.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment to submission.
• Coordinate information from stakeholders to ensure compliant responses.
• Develop high-quality bid content that articulates value propositions.
• Review submission documents for accuracy and client alignment.
• Manage post-submission queries and ongoing communications.
• Collaborate with operations and BD to grow the pipeline.

Skills

Bid writing

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Research

Education

Communications/Journalism/Marketing degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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.