Job Description
Power the future with UGL. Lead the winning strategy behind Australia's next generation of energy projects
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Overview About UGL
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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 robust in-house engineering, project delivery, and operations capability, we are delivering projects across solar, wind, battery storage (BESS), hydrogen, and emerging energy solutions.
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About The Role
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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.
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Your Responsibilities
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Lead and mentor the Bid Management team, driving high performance across tender activities
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Develop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunities
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Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and on time
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Provide governance and oversight across all pre-contract activities, including risk management and approvals
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Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to develop strong proposals
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Build and maintain senior client relationships to strengthen positioning and win probability
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Present bid strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders
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Ensure effective handover from the bid phase to project delivery
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Your Skills & Experience
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Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline
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Strong track record leading and winning bids and delivering projects across solar, wind, BESS, or similar large-scale EPC projects
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Proven experience in a senior pre-contract, bid management, or commercial leadership role
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Demonstrated experience managing bid teams and complex tender processes
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Strong commercial acumen, including risk analysis, pricing strategy, and contract understanding
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
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Please note: relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical, may be required.
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What We Offer
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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.
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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.
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Lead the pursuit of major renewable energy projects across Australia
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Significant leadership scope and influence on business growth
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Strong career development and progression opportunities
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Inclusive, flexible, and supportive work environment
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Access to health, wellbeing, and financial benefits
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Career pathways across the broader CIMIC Group
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Discipline
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Bid Leader
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Primary Location
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Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
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Work Type
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Full-time

📌 Pre-Contracts Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 UGL
📍 New South Wales