Bids and Pursuits Advisor

About the Role

The Clients and Markets team is the core of our organization, dedicated to providing expert leadership, guidance, and support on effective business development and client engagement strategies at all levels. We are seeking a Bids and Pursuits Advisor to join this team. Reporting to the Manager of Clients & Markets, this position involves collaboration with Client Leaders, Market Leaders, technical experts, and colleagues in Marketing and Business Development across New Zealand and Australia. The team embodies values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment, and care.

This role primarily focuses on supporting the production of high-quality bids and pursuit activities. Responsibilities include coordinating bid submissions, shaping bid strategies, and crafting compelling, client-aligned content. The advisor will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure opportunities are appropriately qualified, managed efficiently, and tailored to client needs. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset will contribute to successful outcomes and establish the advisor as a trusted team member.

Based in Auckland, Tauranga, or Wellington, the role supports opportunities throughout multiple regions. It also involves participation in initiatives to enhance pursuit capabilities, improve bid outcomes, and promote the company's ongoing success. This is a fixed-term appointment lasting 12 months.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is motivated and detail-oriented, ready to grow capabilities and contribute to winning bids. They will have experience managing the entire bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid decisions to managing submission writing, completion, and post-submission feedback. Additionally, they will track pipeline activity and analyze performance including win/loss insights.

Strong coordination and communication skills are essential to engage diverse stakeholders in developing client-centric bid materials. The advisor will efficiently manage inputs, deadlines, and competing priorities to deliver submissions on time with high quality, following established procedures. Comfort working with technical specialists and business leaders to gather information and support development of winning themes and messaging is expected.

The candidate will foster effective internal relationships and participate in workshops or planning meetings as needed. Equipped with acute attention to detail, they will monitor project progress, identify risks or challenges, and escalate accordingly. A commitment to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and supporting best practices in bids and pursuits is vital. Experience in professional services, engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Access to comprehensive professional development and training programs
• Opportunities to become a company shareholder
• A supportive, inclusive work culture that respects all identities and experiences
• Flexible work arrangements to balance personal and family responsibilities
• Learning opportunities with industry experts across the Asia-Pacific region
• Wellbeing programs and volunteer leave
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full pay for all genders following the birth or placement of a child
• Discounted insurances, including health, life, and income protection

About Us

We are one of Asia Pacific's largest independent consultancies in advisory, design, and engineering. With over a century of history, we have evolved from a family business into a leading client-focused professional services company. We employ more than 4,000 people across 25 offices worldwide and have executed projects in over 70 countries.

Our vision, "Creative people together transforming our world," reflects our culture, goals, and purpose to improve everyday life. We deliver value by creating successful solutions, outstanding service, and lasting relationships. Our expertise and technology empower innovation that helps clients build communities, optimize assets, and improve operations.