Senior Proposal Lead

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

Laing O’Rourke is searching for skilled Senior Proposal Lead and Writers with construction and professional services tendering experience. Multi-sector, infrastructure and Defence experience will be well regarded.

Candidates should have an understanding of contracting models and tendering requirements with the ability to produce high-quality, compelling and compliant submissions within tight timeframes. Permanent, fixed-term and contract positions are available.

Key responsibilities

• Managing or writing major tenders to produce high-quality and compliant submissions
• Turning complex technical information into compelling and clear responses
• Working collaboratively across a large team of technical and proposal specialists
• Meeting tight and often competing deadlines.

About you

• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or similar field preferable
• Experience in proposal management and/or writing

About Laing O’Rourke’s Proposal Team

• Collaborative working culture
• National, multi-sector team
• Diverse project pipeline

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.