JOB DETAILS

Bid Manager

CompanyUGL Limited
LocationSydney
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 6, 2026
About The Company
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
About the Role

UGL Big projects. Big careers. 

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across diverse sectors including rail, road and tunnel, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

About the role

Reporting to the Major Projects Pre-Contracts Manager, the primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and manage the preparation of the tender and submission requirements for allocated projects and manage the process between proposal submission and contract award.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure winning proposal strategies are developed and implemented to ensure the highest probability of success

  • Review tender documentation ensuring a full and complete understanding of the technical and commercial commitment to which UGL/CIMIC will be obligated.

  • Conduct risk assessments and management activities to evaluate all commercial, financial, legislative and resource risk associated with the tender.

  • Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the customer at necessary levels within their organisation.

  • Identify the legislative, industrial, political, cultural and economic environment within which the contract would be performed and the impact of this.

  • Coordinate the collation of information required to prepare the submission of the bid proposal. e.g. engineering, suppliers, human resources.

  • Coordinate the development, preparation and issue of requests for quotation.

  • Review subcontractor submissions and evaluate their compliance, accuracy and competitiveness.

  • Develop an effective system for responding to customer questions relating to the bid proposal.

  • Assist in the development of regional/ product and/or opportunity capture strategies to ensure UGL is positioned with the highest probability of success prior to a RFT being issued

  • Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the tender and submission is accurate and viable.

  • Develop systems to ensure successful handover from proposal to contract initiation.

 

About You

  • Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline (Commerce, Engineering, Marketing etc..).

  • Extensive Bid Manager experiencein within railway, infrastructure including tunnelling, communications

  • Understanding of tender and bid management, commercial, contractual, financial and legal as it relates to this role.

  • Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

 

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer

Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.

Complimentary salary continuance insurance.

Discounted Medibank health insurance.

Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.

Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

How to apply 

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

 

Job Ref 268849

Key Skills
Bid managementTender preparationCommercial risk assessmentNegotiationInfluencing skillsStakeholder managementContractual complianceFinancial analysisStrategic planningProject coordinationTechnical writingSubcontractor evaluationCommunicationRelationship management
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringConstructionEnergyConsulting
Benefits
16 weeks of paid primary parental leaveSalary continuance insuranceDiscounted Medibank health insuranceIndividual Development PlanWellness Program with AIA VitalityOneRewards Discount Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Bid Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the end-to-end tender and submission process for major projects. This includes developing winning strategies, conducting commercial risk assessments, and ensuring effective stakeholder liaison from proposal to contract award.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
109
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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