Submissions Manger - Water NZ

Overview

Write and manage water sector bid submissions and proposals for Downer NZ

Key Responsibilities

• bid planning
• document compilation
• non‑priced schedules
• bid writing
• visual design
• attribute development

Tasks

-Working with graphic designers to devise submission look and feel and visual content to enhance and support written responses -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 -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. -Contributing to the development of win strategies and ensuring they are clearly articulated and backed up by evidence throughout our submission -The Submissions Manager will work on bids in the water sector. 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. -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

Requirements

• risk management
• ms office
• adobe-pro
• apmp
• tender writing
• construction

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company -Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team. -Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring -Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives -Competitive remuneration package

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

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