The opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities – Growth Team is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our Power Projects team. Reporting to the Pre-Contracts Manager – Power Projects, this Brisbane-based role will lead the development and delivery of winning bids across our growing Queensland transmission pipeline.
This is a key position responsible for driving opportunities from early identification and shaping through to tender submission, negotiation, contract award, and operational handover. You will play a critical role in positioning Downer as a partner of choice within the power transmission sector, ensuring all submissions are compelling, compliant, and commercially robust.
What you’ll do
- Lead QLD Pipeline Management in collaboration with operational portfolio leads, ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery
- Drive bid strategy and development across transmission opportunities, from early engagement through to contract award
- Lead multidisciplinary tender teams, ensuring bids are planned, resourced, and executed in line with Downer’s business strategy
- Develop and manage tender plans, including governance, win themes, and bid execution strategies
- Ensure strong bid shaping, including effective go/no-go decisions and clear value propositions
- Manage internal governance and approvals, ensuring compliance with Downer standards (risk, cost, programme)
- Lead stakeholder engagement, including client communications, clarifications, negotiations, and post-tender presentations
- Support pipeline growth, identifying and developing new opportunities within the power transmission market
Contribute to high-quality client presentations and submissions
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What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
- Flexible working options
- Be part of a growing national pipeline of critical energy infrastructure projects
- Work with a high-performing and collaborative growth team
- Opportunity to influence major transmission opportunities across QLD and the broader NEM
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
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What we’re looking for
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar (preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience in bid management or similar roles (operational/project background considered)
- Proven experience delivering complex bids (ECI, Construct Only, or D&C models)
- Strong understanding of the power transmission sector (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-value opportunities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to undertake occasional travel for site visits and client engagement
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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.
