Pre-Contracts Manager

Power the future with UGL. Lead the winning strategy behind Australia’s next generation of energy projects

Overview About UGL
UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with blue‑chip companies, government agencies, and major institutions across Australia.

Our Energy & Industrial business is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to lead the renewable energy market. With strong in-house engineering, project delivery, and operations capability, we are delivering projects across solar, wind, battery storage (BESS), hydrogen, and emerging energy solutions.

About the Role
The Pre‑Contracts Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving UGL’s Energy & Industrial bid strategy and leading a high-performing Bid Management team. You will oversee the full tender lifecycle—from opportunity pursuit through to contract award—ensuring high-quality, competitive, and commercially strong submissions that position UGL to win.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how we pursue work, manage risk, and secure major renewable energy projects.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Bid Management team, driving high performance across tender activitiesDevelop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunitiesOversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and on timeProvide governance and oversight across all pre-contract activities, including risk management and approvalsCollaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to develop strong proposalsBuild and maintain senior client relationships to strengthen positioning and win probabilityPresent bid strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholdersEnsure effective handover from the bid phase to project delivery

Your Skills & Experience

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, or related disciplineStrong track record leading and winning bids and delivering projects across solar, wind, BESS, or similar large-scale EPC projects Proven experience in a senior pre-contract, bid management, or commercial leadership role

Demonstrated experience managing bid teams and complex tender processes Strong commercial acumen, including risk analysis, pricing strategy, and contract understanding Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams

Please note: relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical, may be required.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.

As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Lead the pursuit of major renewable energy projects across AustraliaSignificant leadership scope and influence on business growthStrong career development and progression opportunitiesInclusive, flexible, and supportive work environmentAccess to health, wellbeing, and financial benefitsCareer pathways across the broader CIMIC Group