Pursuits & Bids Coordinator

SLR Consulting; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking two Pursuits and Bids Coordinators to support APAC bid activities from Christchurch or other major cities in New Zealand or Australia.

You will coordinate end-to-end submission processes, help develop compliant, client-focused tenders and manage the documentation workflow to ensure timely quality submissions. The role suits highly organised professionals with strong collaboration skills and a focus on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination, communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals or similar work-winning activities is required.
• Experience working in a bid, proposal, marketing or business support environment is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end submission process from EOIs through to final tender submission.
• Interpret tender requirements and assist teams in developing compliant, client-focused submissions.
• Manage, compile and quality-check compliance and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate submission inputs, reviews and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support bid planning activities, maintaining schedules and tracking progress against milestones.
• Work with technical teams to tailor CVs, project references and supporting documentation to opportunity requirements.
• Liaise with consortium partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistency across submission materials.
• Coordinate responses to client clarifications, information requests and addenda during the tender process.
• Support submission production activities, ensuring alignment with SLR standards, branding and quality expectations.

Skills

Bid coordination

Document management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Procurement knowledge

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Business And Team

At SLR, our purpose is to Make Sustainability Happen.

SLR is a global environmental and sustainability consultancy that works with clients across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, mining, industry, urban development and government.

With over 1,200 people across the APAC region, we provide technical and advisory services that help our clients respond to environmental and sustainability challenges.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking two Pursuits and Bids Coordinators to join our Growth team. Reporting to the APAC Strategic Pursuits Lead, these roles offer flexibility to be based in any major city across Australia or New Zealand.

The Opportunity

The Pursuits and Bids Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the preparation and submission of proposals, tenders and other work-winning activities across the APAC region.

Working closely with technical specialists, business leaders and pursuit professionals, you will coordinate bid activities, manage submission requirements and help ensure proposals are accurate, compliant and submitted on time.

This role suits a highly organised professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and contributing to high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuit and Bid Coordination

• Coordinate the end-to-end submission process, from Expressions of Interest (EOI) through to final tender submission.
• Interpret tender requirements and assist teams in developing compliant, client-focused submissions.
• Manage, compile and quality-check compliance and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate submission inputs, reviews and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support bid planning activities, maintaining schedules and tracking progress against key milestones.
• Work with technical teams to tailor CVs, project references and supporting documentation to specific opportunity requirements.
• Liaise with consortium partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistency across submission materials.
• Coordinate responses to client clarifications, information requests and addenda during the tender process.
• Support submission production activities, ensuring alignment with SLR standards, branding and quality expectations.

Systems, Content and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain bid templates, project references, CV libraries and other submission content.
• Track opportunities through client portals, tender platforms and market intelligence sources.
• Support market research and pursuit planning activities.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist colleagues in the use of bid tools, templates and processes.
• Contribute to the maintenance and ongoing improvement of CRM systems and pursuit data.

Skills And Experience

We're interested in candidates who bring strong coordination, communication and organisational skills, together with experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals or similar work-winning activities.

You Will Ideally Have

• 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals or other work-winning activities.
• Experience working in a bid, proposal, marketing or business support environment.
• Strong document management, editing and quality assurance skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes.
• Experience working with technical and multidisciplinary teams to prepare high-quality bid and qualification documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Why Join SLR?

Join a globally recognised consultancy where your work directly contributes to winning projects that help shape sustainable communities, infrastructure and industries across the APAC region.

Working alongside some of the region's leading environmental and sustainability specialists, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values growth, innovation and professional development while helping Make Sustainability Happen.

We are most proud of our diverse, and collaborative team and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.