The Role
Smart Design Studio is recruiting for the newly created role of Bid Manager to lead our business and client development strategies.
The successful candidate will:
– Carry out insightful market research and analysis
– Create high-quality and competitive responses to tenders and bids
– Create dynamic marketing materials (external and internal)
– Procure meaningful client feedback
– Take prompt and responsive action to business development
initiatives and other requirements
Key Responsibilities
– Bid strategy and planning
– Bid coordination and management
– Content development and maintenance
– Collaborate with project leads to develop clear, compelling winstrategies tailored to each opportunity
– Coordinate internal bid reviews and strategy meetings with design teams
and senior stakeholders.
– Working closely with all stakeholders and the Marketing Design Manager
to produce visually engaging and well-structured proposals.
– Supporting Smart Design Studio brand/promotions in line with
SDS vision and strategy
– Build and maintain a comprehensive bid library of high-quality, reusable
content and visual assets
– Assist with Awards submissions, publications, collateral etc
– Support production of promotional materials as well as bid and marketing
collateral
We are looking for someone who can lead our bid process, take responsibility from end to end on all bids and submissions and ensure SDS is a competitive contender.
We seek someone who has at least 5-10 years’ bids experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industries.
Salary range commensurate with experience.
Please submit your cover letter describing your experience that meets the role criteria and your CV.
What sets Smart Design Studio apart as a workplace?
Community: we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse team leads to richer perspectives and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Continuous learning: we encourage the professional development of our team members. We run in-house masterclasses, invite visitors to the studio to present topics accredited for CPD points and to crit projects. We stay up to date with Sydney’s architectural scene, keeping staff informed about relevant talks and seminars.
Culture: striving for excellence requires dedication and hard work but we encourage our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We ensure there are always staff social events in our calendar such as wellness activities, all staff lunches and Friday evening gatherings.
If you are able to demonstrate the above qualities and would like to apply for this position then please email your cover letter describing your experience that meets the criteria of the role and your CV.
Send to [email protected] with the reference “2026 – Bid Manager – add your own name” in the subject line. Please note, only applications with that subject heading will be considered.
Only Sydney based applicants will be considered.
