Strategic Bid Manager: Major Infrastructure Projects

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Insurance

Health discount

Career development

Wellness program

Discount program

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Major Projects Bid Manager to coordinate tender submissions and drive win strategies across rail, data centres, defence and infrastructure. You’ll manage submission timelines, coordinate input from engineering, suppliers and commercial teams, and lead bid reviews to ensure complete, competitive offers.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment and a track record in large-scale bids, with seamless handover from proposal to contract initiation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Marketing, etc.
• Extensive Bid Manager experience in railway, infrastructure including tunnelling, data centres and electrical.
• Understanding of tender and bid management, commercial, contractual, financial and legal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the preparation of tender and submission requirements for allocated projects.
• Manage the process between proposal submission and contract award.
• Develop and implement winning proposal strategies to maximise success.
• Review tender documentation for full technical and commercial commitment.
• Conduct risk assessments and management activities for commercial, financial, legislative and resource risk.
• Coordinate information from engineering, suppliers and human resources for submissions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and viability of bids.
• Assist in regional/product capture strategies to position UGL before RFTs.

Skills

Bid management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Commerce/Engineering/Marketing

Job description

UGL is seeking a Major Projects Bid Manager to coordinate tender submissions and drive win strategies across rail, data centres, defence and infrastructure. You’ll manage submission timelines, coordinate input from engineering, suppliers and commercial teams, and lead bid reviews to ensure complete, competitive offers.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment and a track record in large-scale bids, with seamless handover from proposal to contract initiation.