Bid Advisor
Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.
Your Opportunity
Do you enjoy the fast-paced world of bidding? Are you a creative individual with new and fresh ideas? Do you enjoy the thrill of winning work?
We are seeking a Bid Advisor to provide strong and reliable support to our Sector leadership team based in Brisbane. This is a unique and strategic role that supports our Sector Leadership team locally, while also collaborating with the Asia Pacific New Zealand and Australia (APNA) Prospects and Submissions team to proactively contribute to work winning opportunities and in delivering strong submissions.
As Bid Advisor, you’ll lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality proposals across a region or sector. Reporting to the Unit Prospect and Submissions Manager, you’ll be responsible for your division, guiding a team of Bid Coordinators to produce client-focused, consistent submissions that meet Mott MacDonald’s standards. You’ll manage all small to medium bids, bringing the same strategic focus and quality expected of major pursuits. By turning strategy into action, you’ll enable the team to deliver winning proposals while supporting the Unit Bid and Submission Manager’s focus on higher-value opportunities.
Lead and develop your team
Manage and mentor Bid Coordinators and Senior Bid Coordinators
Balance workloads and allocate resources across multiple bids
Provide regular feedback and support to drive performance and growth
Drive strategy and delivery
Work closely with the Unit Prospect and Submissions Manager to embed strategic priorities
Turn big-picture goals into bid-specific plans to maintain consistency across all
Manage the delivery of high-quality submissions whilst focusing on major pursuit support
Share insights with others to improve the pursuit and winning of work
Oversee bids with care and precision
Lead planning and delivery of smaller bids, while helping position for future opportunities.
Run workshops and strategy sessions with Client Directors and leaders
Lead bid strategy sessions to guide the creation of win themes, storyboards, and review plans
Review and approve final bids to ensure they meet quality and strategic standards
Champion systems and smart ways of working
Oversee tools like CRM, Proposal Hub, and the APNA WIN Site to track and manage submissions
Help refine templates, guidance and pursuit tools
Deliver sharp client documents using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other tools as needed, using value proposition tools and documents to extract insights that strengthen our bids
Our values, culture, and benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:
- Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
- Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
- Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
- Annual Health Checks and ongoing career development
You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1