Pre-Contracts Leader: Tender Strategy & Negotiation

UGL Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport, part of UGL Limited, is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to support multiple projects across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You will lead commercial deliverables for expressions of interest and tenders, align submissions with policies, and provide commercial guidance to bid teams and management.

You will develop procurement strategies for subcontract packages, negotiate terms, and manage contract terms with clients, JV partners, and key suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contracts management, pre-contracts or bidding.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management or Business.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of commercial deliverables for submission of expressions of interest and tender.
• Ensure tender submissions align with UGLT policies and conduct risk assessments of terms.
• Input into commercial advice and recommendations to bid and senior management teams.
• Develop procurement strategies for subcontract packages and negotiate terms.
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and departures with clients, JV partners, and key subcontractor packages.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Law

Construction Management degree

Business degree

Job description

UGL Transport, part of UGL Limited, is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to support multiple projects across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You will lead commercial deliverables for expressions of interest and tenders, align submissions with policies, and provide commercial guidance to bid teams and management.

You will develop procurement strategies for subcontract packages, negotiate terms, and manage contract terms with clients, JV partners, and key suppliers.