Proposals Manager

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? 
 

The Opportunity

UGL's Energy & Industrial Division is seeking an experienced and motivated Proposals Manager to join the pre-contracts team, we are looking for someone who are passionate about supporting the delivery of complex, high‑quality tender and proposal submissions across the renewable energy sector.

You will play a key role in coordinating and delivering compliant, compelling and high-quality bids and EOIs, while supporting continuous improvement across bidding systems and content.

Working closely with bid managers, subject matter experts and senior stakeholders, you will help position UGL for success across major energy and infrastructure opportunities. 

Some of the key responsibilities include: 

• Formal qualifications in engineering, business or project management with experience in tendering, business development, procurement, estimating, risk and project controls
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills including demonstrated proposal writing expertise, facilitation and presentations.
• Manage the proposal process from kickoff to submission, ensuring deadlines are met. 
• Coordinate and support the preparation and submission of EOIs, tenders and proposals
• Draft, edit and manage bid content, including developing new responses and leveraging previous submissions
• Ensure all tender conditions are met to deliver fully compliant submissions
• Support the development of benchmark responses and best‑practice approaches to tender questions
• Coordinate input from multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and cohesive submissions
• Support administration and ongoing management of the CRM system

Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in Marketing, Communications, PR, Business, Commerce, Administration, or industry‑related disciplines such as Engineering, Project Management or Property
• Demonstrated experience coordinating bids or proposals, ideally within construction, utilities, renewables, rail or other safety‑critical environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong capability across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications

Diversity & Social Inclusion

 
UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. As part of the energy transition, we need experienced engineers to undertake essential design & construction services for critical infrastructure. UGL has a great record in completing renewable sector associated projects including Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Transmission Lines, Substations and electrical distribution.  Our proven delivery means we have an exceptional pipeline.
 
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It’s good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.