Pre-Contracts Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership scope

Career development

Flexible work

Health benefits

Diversity & inclusion

CIMIC Group pathways

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to lead the bid strategy for Energy & Industrial projects across Australia. You will manage a high-performing Bid Management team and oversee end-to-end tender submissions.

The role focuses on risk assessment, pricing strategy, governance, and collaboration with estimating, engineering, and delivery teams to win major renewable energy contracts.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record leading bids and delivering major EPC projects.
• Experience in solar, wind, or energy infrastructure bid environments.
• Strong commercial acumen including risk analysis and pricing strategy.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Bid Management team to drive high performance
• Develop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunities
• Oversee end-to-end bid lifecycle from opportunity to contract award
• Govern pre-contract activities including risk management and approvals
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial and delivery teams
• Maintain senior client relationships to strengthen win probability
• Present bid strategies to executive stakeholders
• Ensure smooth handover from bid to delivery

Skills

Bid management leadership

Senior pre-contract

Commercial leadership

Risk & pricing

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering or Commerce degree

Job description

Power the future with UGL. Lead the winning strategy behind Australia’s next generation of energy projects

Overview About UGL

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with blue‑chip companies, government agencies, and major institutions across Australia.

Our Energy & Industrial business is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to lead the renewable energy market. With strong in‑house engineering, project delivery, and operations capability, we are delivering projects across solar, wind, battery storage (BESS), hydrogen, and emerging energy solutions.

About the Role

The Pre‑Contracts Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving UGL’s Energy & Industrial bid strategy and leading a high‑performing Bid Management team. You will oversee the full tender lifecycle—from opportunity pursuit through to contract award—ensuring high‑quality, competitive, and commercially strong submissions that position UGL to win.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how we pursue work, manage risk, and secure major renewable energy projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Bid Management team, driving high performance across tender activities
• Develop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunities
• Oversee the end‑to‑end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and on time
• Provide governance and oversight across all pre‑contract activities, including risk management and approvals
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to develop strong proposals
• Build and maintain senior client relationships to strengthen positioning and win probability
• Present bid strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Ensure effective handover from the bid phase to project delivery

Your Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline
• Strong track record leading and winning bids and delivering projects across solar, wind, BESS, or similar large‑scale EPC projects
• Proven experience in a senior pre‑contract, bid management, or commercial leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing bid teams and complex tender processes
• Strong commercial acumen, including risk analysis, pricing strategy, and contract understanding
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams

Please note: relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre‑employment medical, may be required.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large‑scale projects end‑to‑end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career‑life journey.

As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

• Lead the pursuit of major renewable energy projects across Australia
• Significant leadership scope and influence on business growth
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Inclusive, flexible, and supportive work environment
• Access to health, wellbeing, and financial benefits
• Career pathways across the broader CIMIC Group