Bid Manager

Within the CIMIC group, UGL is a market leader in end-to-end asset lifecycle solutions, from FEED, Design & Construction, through to Operations & Maintenance, and decommissioning. UGL has a unique opportunity to capitalise on the impending tidal wave of investment in Australia driven by the mega trends of population growth and energy transition; via a streamlined structure with three operating divisions, Major Projects, Transport and Services.
Utilities - O&M
Within the Services division, the Utilities O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Business has a broad mandate to deliver programmatic services to power, water and gas asset owners, rounding out UGL’s service offering providing a one stop shop to the entire utilities’ asset lifecycle.

• Building on existing long-term contracts in power distribution and transmission, and water operations and maintenance, Utilities O&M is positioned for targeted growth, including:
• wining new power distribution service programs, in WA, VIC, NSW & QLD,
• retaining and growing existing power transmission maintenance panel contracts, and complementing the broader CIMIC group offering for major new energy transmission PPPs (such as Renewable Energy Zones, REZs) as the long-term O&M service provider partner.

About The Role
A new role to support growth, reporting to the National Manager – Strategy & Development, to coordinate and manage the preparation of tender and proposal submissions with our targeted work ranging from programs to lump sum packages the key duties include:

• Manage winning strategy development for bids and offers.
• Manage Bid Team to ensure internal governance and compelling proposals is submitted on time.
• Review tender documentation ensuring a full and complete understanding of the technical and commercial commitment.
• Evaluate and manage all technical and commercial risks associated with the proposals
• Provide regular reports and recommendations on the progress of the tender and proposal
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the customer and all stakeholders to ensure the tender and submission are accurate and viable
• Business, Commerce, and Engineering experience is advantageous.
• Client management skills and experience.
• We are flexible for the role to be based from our Sydney (preferred), Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth locations.

About You

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management or similar)
• Significant experience in bidding and business development
• Extensive experience in tendering and coordinating several concurrent tenders, ideally from power distribution and transmission sector.
• Experience tendering to or working with clients such as Transgrid, AusNet, Western Power, Powerlink, Ausgrid, Energy Queensland etc.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

What We Offer
Utilities O&M’s broad mandate and exciting growth opportunities will provide our team varied, stimulating and rewarding challenges, with benefits including:

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the market and your experience,
• Structured development and training,
• Other benefits including AIA Vitality wellness program, staff discount program, and
• Company-funded salary continuance insurance.

We ensure our workplace is rewarding, healthy, inclusive, and a safe place to work for all. We also aim to make it fun!
Job Reference: 2580119