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SalaryUGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance service, we partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions making us the number one contractor in Australia.
The UGL New Energy Team had a great 2022, off the back of completing 2 x Tesla Megapack installations, and successfully delivering 2 Solar Farm projects which are now in the commissioning phase. Our team exceeded our target of work in hand.
We are leading the way in New Energy – Our pipeline for the next 3-5 years is exceptional.
As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our team.
UGL promotes diversity and alternate ways of working including part-time.
About the role
The Bid Manager is responsible for leading and managing the preparation of the tender and proposal submissions for allocated project’s and managing the process between opportunity pursuit and contract award. This role will be responsible for undertaking effective measures to increase the probability of the company winning the contract (if deemed viable) and successfully completing the project. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing the governance process and outcomes associated with opportunities and the management of allocated budgets to execute projects/bids.
You will
- Develop and coordinated pursuit strategies for key opportunities
- Manage and coordinate winning strategy development for bids and offers, including value propositions and win themes
- Develop and coordinate a Bid Team to ensure the tender and proposal is submitted on time, within budget and in compliance with company policy and standard procedures
- Review tender documentation ensuring a full and complete understanding of the technical and commercial commitment to which the Company will be obligated
- Conduct risk assessment and management activities to evaluate all commercial, financial, legislative and resource risk associated with the tender
- Provide regular reports and recommendations on the progress of the tender and proposal
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the customer at necessary levels within their organisation
- Identify the legislative, industrial, political, cultural, and economic environment within which the contract would be performed and the impact
- Coordinate the collation of information required to prepare the submission of the bid proposal, for example, finance, engineering, suppliers, human resources
- Coordinate the development, preparation, and issue of requests for quotation
- Review subcontractor submissions and evaluate their compliance, accuracy, and competitiveness
- Develop an effective system for responding to customer questions relating to the bid proposal
- Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the tender and submission is accurate and viable
- Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management, Commerce)
- Experience in bidding and business development
- Knowledge of the solar and utilities industries
- A service-delivery focus
- A flexible and pro-active approach, balancing commercial acumen and risk management with the production of competitive pricing
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
- Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, email
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent relationship building, problem solving, negotiation and leadership skills
- Proactively seek to continuously improve performance, deliverables, and work efficiencies
- Display a positive approach to safety
- Display effective verbal and written communication capability
- High level of personal resilience and persistence
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven
- Must be energetic with a positive can-do attitude
- Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology
- Excellent relationship building, problem solving, negotiation and leadership skills.
What we offer
When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.
As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.
- Discounted private Health insurance
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Salary sacrifice
- Novated leasing
- A Strong Health and Safety Culture
- Dedicated Wellness Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational and leadership development opportunities
- Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group
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