Bid Advisor

Role Overview

Join Mott MacDonald in Auckland as a Bid Advisor to lead and enhance the preparation of winning project submissions. This position involves collaborating across teams to produce compelling, client-centric proposals, contributing to the success of the company through thoughtful strategy and effective coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate the crafting of high-quality bids and proposals addressing diverse business opportunities.
• Collaborate with leaders, client directors, and technical experts to develop pursuit strategies and persuasive client communications.
• Manage bid planning activities, including developing win themes, organizing storyboarding sessions, overseeing review processes, and ensuring submission quality.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders acting as an authoritative guide in bid and pursuit matters.
• Support and mentor Bid Coordinators, balancing workloads and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining templates, guidelines, tools, and standardized procedures.
• Utilize systems like CRM, Proposal Hub, and APNA WIN Site for tracking opportunities and submission management while promoting data accuracy.
• Share insights and reusable content to enhance pursuit effectiveness and success rates.
• Promote innovation, quality, and consistency throughout bid processes and client-facing documents.
• Contribute positively to a team culture rooted in Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, and Excellence.

Candidate Profile

• Proven professional experience related to bids, proposals, business development, marketing, or communications within a professional services context.
• Excellent written communication skills, capable of transforming complex technical and commercial data into clear, client-relevant messages.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, facilitating strategic discussions to influence decisions and pursue strategies effectively.
• A collaborative approach emphasizing teamwork and supporting colleagues to achieve shared success.
• Strong organizational skills to juggle and prioritize multiple bid efforts successfully.
• A mindset geared towards continuous improvement, leveraging technology and innovation to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Commercially aware with the ability to discern client priorities, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, with a constructive attitude toward challenging processes where appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, CRM platforms, or bid management tools is an advantage.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned, independent consultancy specializing in engineering, management, and development. Without external shareholders, decisions prioritize the long-term benefit of employees, clients, and communities. The global team culture encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth with meaningful impact across New Zealand and the wider APNA region.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, values-driven environment supportive of professional development and mentoring.
• Opportunities for career advancement through exposure to diverse projects and global networks.
• Flexible work arrangements, including possible part-time options suited to individual circumstances.
• A competitive benefits package within an employee-owned business where your input is valued.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where differences are respected and celebrated, enhancing decision-making, outcomes, and workplace culture. Accommodations can be discussed during recruitment to support candidates needing adjustments.