Bid Manager at John Holland in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

tender development

financial management

client management

tender management

people management

stakeholder management

Tender development: Develop strategies for successful conversion of the prospect to a project; Interpret tender requirements accurately and fully; Develop and modify work processes, technology, or products to meet tender requirements; Identify commercial innovations to positively differentiate JH from competitors; Ensure tender complies with risk, safety, quality, environment and community management requirements; Ensure submissions are accurate and complete
Commercial and financial management: Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management, accurate forecasting of both costs and revenue; Ensure that the tender is financially viable, margin expectations can be met and risk complies with corporate guidelines
Client relationship management: Support the Business Development Manager to develop and actively manage client and industry partner relationships; Negotiate terms and conditions of the tender with the client
Tender management: Prepare various plans for project conversation and manage their implementation; Assign and manage resources to deliver the tender within budget, time and quality standards; Monitor and guide workflow during the tender, review progress against delivery milestones and take effective remedial action as required
People management: Provide direction, manage workloads, develop capability and foster a high performance tender team within a positive employee relations environment
Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged; Partner with and coordinate the input of internal subject matter experts and external designers, vendors and sub-contractors to ensure an accurate and financially viable tender
Manage the overall delivery of the project tender submission so that there is the maximum likelihood of winning and successfully delivering the project

Requirements

10+ years

construction

project management

tendering

engineering

construction management

10+ years of construction, project management, tendering or operations experience
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Sciences, Project Management or Construction Management

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

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Role

Description

tender development

financial management

client management

tender management

people management

stakeholder management

Tender development: Develop strategies for successful conversion of the prospect to a project; Interpret tender requirements accurately and fully; Develop and modify work processes, technology, or products to meet tender requirements; Identify commercial innovations to positively differentiate JH from competitors; Ensure tender complies with risk, safety, quality, environment and community management requirements; Ensure submissions are accurate and complete
Commercial and financial management: Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management, accurate forecasting of both costs and revenue; Ensure that the tender is financially viable, margin expectations can be met and risk complies with corporate guidelines
Client relationship management: Support the Business Development Manager to develop and actively manage client and industry partner relationships; Negotiate terms and conditions of the tender with the client
Tender management: Prepare various plans for project conversation and manage their implementation; Assign and manage resources to deliver the tender within budget, time and quality standards; Monitor and guide workflow during the tender, review progress against delivery milestones and take effective remedial action as required
People management: Provide direction, manage workloads, develop capability and foster a high performance tender team within a positive employee relations environment
Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged; Partner with and coordinate the input of internal subject matter experts and external designers, vendors and sub-contractors to ensure an accurate and financially viable tender
Manage the overall delivery of the project tender submission so that there is the maximum likelihood of winning and successfully delivering the project

Requirements

10+ years

construction

project management

tendering

engineering

construction management

10+ years of construction, project management, tendering or operations experience
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Sciences, Project Management or Construction Management

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

Articles

What we do – Our projects & specialisations

Contact

Privacy & Disclaimer