Submissions Manager

The opportunity

• An opportunity has become available for a Submissions Manager for Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Submissions Team Lead. This role will be based in either Christchurch, Auckland, or Tauranga. 
• The Submissions Manager will primarily work on bids in the water sector, and support bids as required across our power transmission, industrial energy, and telco and networks sectors. You will be responsible for developing winning tenders and proposals, working closely with bid managers in the Energy & Utilities pre-contracts teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) in our operational businesses to write the non-priced schedules for expressions of Interest, requests for tenders and other bid-related responses in New Zealand and Australia.

This role requires significant levels of content writing. Candidates must have a high level of capability in writing and editing technical content, and a strategic mindset to capturing compelling solutions. The successful applicant will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

• Leading the writing and production of compliant, compelling and client-focused bid submissions, presentations and other bid and new business-related content aligned to agreed bid strategies
• Interviewing and working with SMEs to develop attributes for submissions, providing guidance on required approach to ensure high quality content, with time and effort right-sized for the value, complexity and procurement method engaged
• Contributing to the development of win strategies and ensuring they are clearly articulated and backed up by evidence throughout our submission
• Preparing bid writing plans, liaising with contributors to ensure timely input and completion of tender sections, and managing non-priced attribute review and feedback processes as per best-practice standards
• Compiling all required documentation (including schedules, price and commercial responses etc.) to ensure complete, compliant submissions
• Working with graphic designers to devise submission look and feel and visual content to enhance and support written responses
• Providing guidance to bid team contributors and submissions coordinators to drive best-practice in bidding and support capability development. This includes taking an active role in peer review.

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives 
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team
• Competitive remuneration packagage
• Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry 
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring   
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

• Strong ability to write significant volumes of content, using interviewing techniques and research to define content approach
• APMP qualification is desirable
• A track record of producing and writing multi-million dollar winning tenders and proposals (construction sector experience is highly desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a strong command of MS Office tools and Adobe-Pro
• Understanding of risk management for projects, bids/tenders
• A creative and innovative mindset with the confidence to challenge and extend thinking, contributing to the development of winning concepts and solutions
• Proficient leading reviews of bid/tender documents to ensure quality, risk and compliance standards are met
• Relationship builder who can communicate at all levels, team focused

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
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.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.