Bid Manager F/M

Job: Engineering Other

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Sydney Australia

Offer ID: 91443

Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking for
its future Bid Manager

Based in Sydney

Company Overview
Leveraging decades of experience, Equans Solar & Storage is the one-stop partner for scaled,

integrated and performant solutions on solar & storage energy projects.

Our mission: serving energy transition and low carbon world by empowering the deployment

and integration of solar and storage solutions.

We provide solar PV & hybrid plants, energy storage, innovation and solar PV B2B customers.

Operating in 15 countries, with more than 1,500 experts dedicated to solar PV and high voltage,

Equans Solar & Storage has installed over 6GW solar energy capacity worldwide, 550 MWh BESS

and is operating and maintaining approximately 2GW of solar PV plants.

Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding

rapidly due to the growth of large-scale hybrid projects.

Position Overview
Manage bid preparation being responsible for coordination with internal and external

stakeholders to obtain all deliverable required to submit winning bids.

The team you’ll be joining

Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding

rapidly due to the growth of large-scale hybrid projects.

As we enter into new opportunities involving substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems

(BESS), our central engineering team overseas will provide support to ensure smooth

integration and implementation.

In this role, you will report daily to the Business Development Director in Australia.

Additionally, you will maintain frequent communication with Project Managers, ensuring

cohesive collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Want to learn more about our projects? Click here :

Solar & Storage Solutions for Energy Efficiency | Equans

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Assessment & Bid Strategy

• Support business development activities during project origination and customer

engagement.• Maintain an opportunity pipeline and tender schedule.

Bid Planning & Coordination

• Lead multidisciplinary bid teams across engineering, procurement, commercial, legal,

HSE, and project delivery functions.

• Develop bid execution plans, schedules, responsibilities, and submission milestones.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of tender inputs.
• Organise and chair bid review meetings and risk workshops.

Technical Proposal Development

• Coordinate development of EPC technical solutions for:
• Utility-scale Solar PV projects
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Hybrid Solar + BESS facilities
• Grid connection and substation works
• SCADA, Energy Management Systems and plant controls
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, grid requirements, and regulatory

obligations.

Commercial & Costing Management

• Lead the preparation of EPC cost estimates and pricing models.
• Coordinate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and strategic partners.
• Develop commercial qualifications and assumptions.

Contract & Risk Management

• Review EPC contracts, technical specifications, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate legal and commercial reviews.
• Present risk profiles to management and approval committees.

Proposal Preparation & Submission

• Prepare and manage high-quality proposal documents.
• Coordinate executive summaries, project execution strategies, technical responses, and

commercial schedules.

Negotiation & Project Handover

• Support commercial negotiations with customers and partners.

• Participate in contract finalisation and award activities.

• Coordinate lessons learned and bid close-out reviews.• Ensure structured handover of awarded projects to delivery teams including all

assumptions, risks and commitments.

The profile we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying,

Project Management, Commerce, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in EPC, renewable energy, power generation, transmission,

or infrastructure projects.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in bidding, tendering, estimating, project development, or

commercial management.

Our recruitment process

1. An initial conversation with the recruiter/Local HR

2. One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead

3. A final conversation may be held with an additional senior team member.

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.

Our Commitment
At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent. This role is open to all candidates, including

individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who

we are as a company.

Click here to learn more about our commitments :

Equans CSR Approach: Our Commitment to Social Responsibility

Equans Diversity & Inclusion: Fostering a Welcoming Workplace