Submissions Manager

7 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**The Opportunity**

Downer is a leading utilities provider in New Zealand & Australia, we are a partner of choice for cities, rural communities and industries, providing exceptional delivery throughout the whole asset lifecycle. Using innovative thinking and progressive technology, our unique expertise enables us to continuously optimise the assets we build, maintain and operate.

This role(s) 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.

**Important Skills**
- 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.

**How to apply**

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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