Bid Manager
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Project Type: Commercial Solar, Battery Storage & EV Charging
Working Arrangement: Office based with regular site visits
Salary: Competitive base + commission + car allowance
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join a well-established and nationally active renewable energy contractor specialising in commercial solar, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure. With over a decade in the market and a strong reputation across commercial and industrial projects up to 5MW, this business has built a solid client base with a high rate of repeat work. This is a fresh addition to the team and a genuine opportunity to make the role your own, working closely with senior leadership to drive the business forward through a structured and effective bid function.
Key Responsibilities of the Bid Manager
Project Type: Commercial Solar, Battery Storage & EV Charging
Working Arrangement: Office based with regular site visits
Salary: Competitive base + commission + car allowance
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join a well-established and nationally active renewable energy contractor specialising in commercial solar, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure. With over a decade in the market and a strong reputation across commercial and industrial projects up to 5MW, this business has built a solid client base with a high rate of repeat work. This is a fresh addition to the team and a genuine opportunity to make the role your own, working closely with senior leadership to drive the business forward through a structured and effective bid function.
Key Responsibilities of the Bid Manager
- Identify and pursue tender opportunities across commercial solar, storage, and EV charging markets.
- Manage the end-to-end bid process including RFQ responses, site inspections, and bid preparation.
- Develop high quality, competitive tender submissions that reflect the business's capabilities and track record.
- Conduct site visits to inform bid accuracy and constructability considerations.
- Maintain and continuously improve internal bid processes, templates, and documentation.
- Build and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the bid process.
- Track market activity and provide insight on upcoming opportunities and competitor positioning.
- Work closely with commercial, design, and delivery teams to ensure bids are technically sound and commercially competitive.
- Proven experience in a bid management, estimating, or business development role within the renewable energy, construction, or capital equipment sectors.
- Strong understanding of the bid and tender process from identification through to submission.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and deliver high quality submissions under deadline pressure.
- Commercially minded with the ability to justify pricing, margins, and strategic bid decisions.
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable conducting site visits and translating site observations into bid inputs.
- Self-motivated and results driven with a track record of winning work.
- Experience in commercial solar, storage, EV charging, or C&I construction highly regarded.
- Based in Melbourne or willing to be.
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Who is hiring for the Bid Manager role?
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Where is the Bid Manager job located?
The Bid Manager role with Design and Build is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Bid Manager role pay?
Design and Build lists the Bid Manager role at AUD 110,000–140,000 per year.
Is the Bid Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Bid Manager role?
The Bid Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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