Bid Writer / Submissions Coordinator | Civil Engineering
Craft the story that wins the work.
Behind every successful civil project is a submission that inspires confidence — one that showcases capability, tells a compelling story, and positions a contractor as the partner of choice. In this role, you’ll be the voice that brings projects to life on paper.
Join a high-growth civil contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and an outstanding reputation for delivering quality outcomes across SEQ. Your writing, coordination, and influence will directly shape the projects this business wins next.
Salary: $120K–$150K base + super
Growth: Genuine career progression — they develop and promote from within
Culture: A values-driven business that lives its values (not just prints them in a glossy brochure)
If you’re a natural storyteller with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for civil engineering, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and the way SEQ grows.
About the Opportunity
As a Submissions Coordinator / Bid Writer, you’ll sit at the centre of how this respected civil contractor secures major infrastructure projects across Queensland and New South Wales. From major highways, rail and transport, to mining, Defence and regional civil works — your words and coordination will turn complex engineering solutions into compelling, client-ready submissions.
This role blends creative clarity with commercial precision. You’ll plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality EOIs, tenders, and proposals that don’t just tick boxes — they stand out for their strategy, structure, and storytelling. You’ll collaborate closely with the Estimating Manager, Bid Managers, Engineers, and Project Leaders who are invested in quality, integrity, and winning the right work.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end submissions for EOIs, tenders, and capability documents across transport, mining, and civil infrastructure
• Analyse client requirements, extract win themes, and ensure submissions are sharp, compliant, and tailored
• Write, edit, and refine persuasive content — methodologies, case studies, CVs, executive summaries, project schedules, and supporting material
• Partner with teams to translate complex technical detail into engaging, outcome-led narratives
• Manage deadlines, facilitate workshops, and maintain content libraries/templates to strengthen future bids
• Support preparation of pitch decks, presentations, and client-interview materials
• Work with senior leaders to refine messaging, value propositions, and key storytelling elements
• Projects typically range from $40M – $500M
You’ll be the calm in the chaos — bringing structure, clarity, and creativity to high-stakes deliverables.
About You
You bring that rare blend of structure and story — part coordinator, part writer, part strategist. You enjoy working with engineers, senior leaders, and technical minds, and you know how to articulate complex ideas in a clear, engaging, and compelling manner.
You’ll bring:
• Experience in submissions, proposals, or bid coordination — ideally in civil construction, engineering, or infrastructure
• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and persuasion
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple moving parts and stakeholders
• A proactive, professional mindset and confidence to work at all levels of the business
• Pride of ownership — you care about the impact of your work and the quality of every submission
Why This Role Matters
The projects you help win won’t just sit on a tender dashboard — they become the roads, bridges, regional infrastructure, and community assets that keep Queensland moving.
You’ll join a collaborative, down-to-earth team that backs its people, celebrates wins, and invests in growth. Mentoring is embedded, development is real, and success is shared.
Here, you’re not just submitting bids — you’re helping build legacies, one story at a time.
Apply in confidence today at ryan@empowermanagement.com.au
| Location: | Brisbane |
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| Job type: | Permanent |
| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Salary type: | Annual |
| Salary: | negotiable |
| Job ID: | 33954 |
