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 activities
- Develop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunities
- Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and on time
- Provide governance and oversight across all pre-contract activities, including risk management and approvals
- Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to develop strong proposals
- Build and maintain senior client relationships to strengthen positioning and win probability




- Present bid strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Ensure effective handover from the bid phase to project delivery

Your Skills & Experience

- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline
- Strong 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
- Robust 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 Australia
- Significant leadership scope and influence on business growth
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- Inclusive, flexible, and supportive work environment
- Access to health, wellbeing, and financial benefits
- Career pathways across the broader CIMIC Group

📌 Pre-Contracts Manager (Sydney)
🏢 UGL
📍 Sydney