Senior Bid Lead - Infrastructure Proposals

ACCIONA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness support

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Incentive program

Job summary

ACCIONA in Melbourne seeks a Senior Bid Coordinator to lead end-to-end tender submissions for major infrastructure projects. You will translate strategy into compelling client-focused content and collaborate with technical, commercial and delivery teams to deliver high-quality bids on time.

In this role you will manage bid governance, timelines and visuals, applying strong writing, design and storytelling skills to strengthen ACCIONA's competitive position across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating bids/tenders in infrastructure, construction, or engineering.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling capability.
• Ability to distil complex technical information into clear client messaging.
• Strong document design and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end coordination and delivery of complex tender submissions, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Translate win themes and bid strategy into clear, client-focused messaging across submissions.
• Write, edit and refine bid content for consistency, clarity and professionalism.
• Present information effectively using text, visuals and infographics to enhance impact.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial and delivery teams for cohesive submissions.
• Manage bid governance, documentation and approvals to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Support stakeholder engagement, bid workshops and risk/opportunity development to strengthen bid position.

Skills

Bid coordination

Written communication

Project coordination

Infographics / visual content

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

About the project
ACCIONA delivers complex civil infrastructure, rail, water and geotechnical projects across Victoria. From major tunnels and stations to transport and water upgrades, our teams help reshape how communities move, live and work. Based in our South Melbourne corporate office, this role supports key bids and live projects across the state. You will work closely with project, commercial and engineering leaders to shape competitive, high quality tenders.

About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Bid Coordinator to lead the development of high-quality, client-focused tender submissions. This role is critical in shaping winning bids-translating strategy and win themes into clear, compelling narratives and visually engaging content that strengthen ACCIONA's competitive position.

You will collaborate closely with technical, commercial, and delivery teams to coordinate submissions, manage timelines, and ensure excellence from bid strategy through to submission.

What are the key accountabilities for the position?

• Lead the end-to-end coordination and delivery of complex tender submissions, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Translate win themes and bid strategy into clear, compelling, client-focused messaging across all submission content
• Write, edit, and refine high-quality bid content, ensuring consistency, clarity, and professionalism throughout
• Present key information effectively using a mix of written content, visuals, and infographics to enhance impact
• Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, and delivery teams to produce cohesive and competitive submissions
• Manage bid governance, documentation, and approval processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Support stakeholder engagement, bid workshops, and risk/opportunity development to strengthen overall bid positioning

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or related field
• Proven experience coordinating bids/tenders in infrastructure, construction, or engineering
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capability
• Ability to distil complex technical information into clear, client-friendly messaging
• Strong document design and visual communication skills (infographics, layouts, etc.)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Understanding of bid governance, approvals, and commercial fundamentals

What we offer
At ACCIONA, you join a team that delivers some of Australia's most complex civil, rail, water and tunnelling projects. You work on challenging bids that demand innovation, accuracy and collaboration. We support your growth with structured development, access to local and global learning programs and clear career pathways. You also benefit from wellness support, flexible work options, salary packaging and an incentive program for eligible employees. We actively foster an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.