Lead our NSW utilities bids with a defined pipeline of Transgrid panel work, plus Ausgrid and Renewable Energy Zone pursuits.
- Own the bid strategy, the estimating standards and the client relationship
- Permanent role in a growing NSW portfolio| A defined NSW pipeline
- High voltage transmission, distribution and renewable energy zones
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.
At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Pre-Contracts, the Senior Bid Manager leads end-to-end bid delivery for Enerven's NSW Utilities including Transgrid, Ausgrid and REZ submissions. The work covers high voltage transmission, substations and connection works, with scope across Enerven's wider portfolio. You will lead a small team of estimators, with the role split approximately 80 per cent bid and team leadership, 20 per cent hands-on estimating.
- Set the bid strategy for each pursuit and lead the team from qualification through to submission and handover
- Lead, coach and develop estimators across concurrent bids
- Prepare and review cost estimates, returnable schedules, milestones and cashflows, and test the assumptions behind them
- Work with the design, legal and commercial teams on concept designs, critical terms, clarifications and departures
- Own the client relationship through the bid phase and into post-award contract review
- Run structured win/loss reviews and improve the bid database, systems and templates
About you
- Seven or more years in bid, proposal or estimating management within utilities, renewables, energy or infrastructure
- A record of winning complex, high-value tenders rather than only coordinating them
- Working technical knowledge of high and medium voltage transmission, substations and network connections
- Estimating and cost-modelling capability you can defend in a review, with sound commercial judgement on scope and risk
- Experience tendering to a network service provider or within a panel arrangement
- Experience leading a small technical team, and the credibility to influence senior stakeholders
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience
- Intrastate and interstate travel required
About us
The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.
A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.
Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:
- Flexi-time accrual
- 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
- 13% superannuation
- Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
- Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
- Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
- 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
- Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
- Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
- Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
- Leadership and career development opportunities
An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [email protected]
Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.
