AddressTHE OPPORTUNITY
Due to current work volumes and a busy future pipeline of work, we are seeking a new Submissions Managers to join our Utilities Strategy and Growth team. Working across the water, energy and telco sectors, you will be responsible for developing winning tenders and proposals. You will work closely with bid managers in the Utilities pre-contracts teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) in our operational businesses to author and curate Expressions of Interest, Requests for Tenders and other bid-related responses in both Australia and New Zealand.
This role requires an experienced person with excellent communication skills. A high level of capability in drafting and editing technical content and capturing compelling solutions is essential. Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Writing and production of compliant and compelling client-focused bid submissions, presentations and other bid and new business-related content aligned to agreed bid strategies.
- Working with SMEs to develop attributes for submissions, with time and effort right sized for the value, complexity and procurement method engaged.
- Compiling all required documentation (including schedules, price and commercial responses etc.) to ensure complete, compliant submissions.
- Preparing bid writing plans, liaising with contributors to ensure timely input and completion of tender sections.
- Contributing to the development of win strategies and ensuring they are clearly articulated and backed up by evidence throughout our submission.
- Working with graphic designers to devise submission look and feel and visual content to enhance and support written responses.
ABOUT YOU
- A track record of producing winning tenders and proposals (construction sector experience is desirable, although not essential).
- Ability to work positively with people across a variety of expertise and backgrounds – at the executive level through to on-the-ground delivery staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a strong command of MS Office tools and Adobe-Pro.
- Strong organisational and efficient time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks to deadline and manage multiple pieces of work.
- Ability to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, experience and common sense.
- A creative and innovative mindset with the confidence to challenge and extend thinking, contributing to the development of winning concepts and solutions.
- A flexible approach with a willingness to ‘muck’ in as required to get the job done.
- A strong research ethos driven by innate curiosity.
OUR OFFER
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- A highly supportive, team-orientated organisation with opportunities for a hybrid work and flexibility.
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company.
- There are structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Strategy & Growth Operating Model.
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP services.
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ.
ABOUT US
Downer builds connections that matter. Our end-to-end Utility services, including power, gas, renewable energy, water, metering, telecoms, and tech solutions, empower progress. We deliver exceptional results, leveraging innovation and technology to become the go-to partner for utility providers across Australia.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
For more information, please get in touch with Bonnie Lowson, Senior Recruitment & Sourcing Business Partner, at *************@downergroup.com
Applications will not be accepted via email. Please submit your application via the advertisement.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
