Strategic Pre-Contracts Manager: Bids & Tender

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

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to support tendering opportunities across multiple projects. The role allows base locations in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and involves close collaboration with bid and legal teams to deliver competitive commercial submissions.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in pre-contracts/bidding, a degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and secure profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven, extensive experience in contracts management, specifically within pre-contracts/bidding.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management, or Business.
• Strong negotiation skills, deep understanding of contracts, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of commercial deliverables for submission of expression of interests and tender ensuring they are competitive, accurate, and profitable.
• Ensure tender submissions align with UGLT policies, including conducting risk assessments of contract terms and conditions.
• Input into commercial advice and recommendations to bid and senior management teams.
• Develop procurement strategies for subcontract packages and negotiating terms.
• Negotiating contract terms, conditions, and departures with clients, JV partners, and key subcontractor packages.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management, or Business

Job description

UGL Transport is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to support tendering opportunities across multiple projects. The role allows base locations in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and involves close collaboration with bid and legal teams to deliver competitive commercial submissions.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in pre-contracts/bidding, a degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and secure profitable outcomes.