Submission Manager

About the Company At Downer, we are dedicated to planning, creating, and sustaining essential services across Australia and New Zealand. As the leading provider of integrated services in the region, we pride ourselves on building trusted relationships and applying world-leading insights to help our clients design, build, and maintain vital assets and infrastructure. About the Role Downer New Zealand is currently seeking a dynamic and driven Submissions Manager to lead and manage high-value, strategic bids within our Transport business. In this essential role, you will play a key part in securing significant projects that contribute to the growth and transformation of New Zealand's infrastructure. We are hiring for this permanent position across New Zealand. Why You Will Enjoy Working Here At Downer, we are committed to delivering excellence by providing our people with an environment that fosters success. We offer a range of benefits including: - A competitive salary - Z Energy fuel discounts and monthly perks - Free Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes - An inclusive and respectful workplace - Flexible parental leave options, allowing you to choose to work four days a week for the first 12 weeks of your return and be paid for five - A $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer - Opportunities for progression and development to support your personal and professional growth The Opportunity As the Submissions Manager, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end submission process for complex and collaborative bids, particularly those categorized as Category 4 and 5. You will work closely with Bid Leads, Estimators, Graphic Designers, and both commercial and operational teams to develop winning strategies and produce compelling, client-focused submissions. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring consistency, innovation, and continuous improvement in our bidding processes. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement winning bid strategies, themes, messaging, and written responses. - Manage submission teams, including virtual and third-party contributors, through the planning, writing, and review stages. - Drive the execution of high-quality, compliant, and competitive tender submissions. - Provide support and guidance across the broader tendering function. - Ensure adherence to Downer's Opportunity and Bid Management Process and other governance frameworks. - Support the collation of best-practice tender content and maintain the ongoing library. Important Skills - Proven experience managing complex, high-value tenders from inception to submission. - Demonstrated ability to create high-scoring, non-price attribute submissions. - Exceptional project management, communication, and leadership skills. - In-depth understanding of client procurement strategies and how to optimize responses. - Strong collaboration skills with attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement. - A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and the business. Desirable Skills - APMP Certification - Foundation or Practitioner. - Familiarity with SharePoint or similar document management systems. - Commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Our Organisation If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work at Downer, we invite you to visit our People Site. How to Apply If this opportunity resonates with you, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. The reference number for this role is 721673. For any queries prior to applying, feel free to contact the recruiter at kellie.lee@downer.co.nz. We are committed to maintaining a safe working environment for everyone. All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test, medical examination, and a Ministry of Justice check prior to commencing employment. Should you require support with this process, please reach out to our team.