Bid Manager

About the Role

As Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, pre-qualifications, and other business development submissions across the organisation. You will focus on overarching commercial and operational strategy for the business, ideally with a technical background to support. You will collaborate closely with estimating, operations, project delivery, and executive teams to develop winning strategies and produce professional submissions that strengthen our market position.


Responsibilities

• Manage the full tender lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission and post-tender activities.
• Lead tender planning meetings and develop submission strategies, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Coordinate contributions from estimating, project, commercial, HSEQ, and operational teams.
• Prepare, write, edit, and review high-quality tender and EOI responses.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, compelling, and delivered on time.
• Manage tender schedules, bid programmes, registers, and reporting processes.
• Maintain and continuously improve tender templates, capability statements, project profiles, and supporting documentation.
• Lead and coordinate participation in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and collaborative procurement processes.
• Work closely with clients, designers, consultants, and key stakeholders during project development phases to help shape practical and cost-effective delivery solutions.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in bid management, submissions management, business development, or a similar role within the civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors.
• Proven track record of managing successful tender submissions.
• Exceptional written communication and document management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM systems, tender portals, and document management platforms.
• Knowledge of civil infrastructure projects and delivery methodologies will be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and the ability to critically review outputs

What you can expect

• Opportunity to play a key role in continued growth and success.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• The chance to help shape and improve our bid and business development processes.

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Renee Hamilton on 02 9376 8200 or rhamilton@designandbuild.com.au, or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.