Pre-Contracts Manager

About the Company

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with blue‑chip companies, government agencies, and major institutions across Australia.

Our Energy & Industrial business is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to lead the renewable energy market. With strong in-house engineering, project delivery, and operations capability, we are delivering projects across solar, wind, battery storage (BESS), hydrogen, and emerging energy solutions.

About the Role

The Pre‑Contracts Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving UGL’s Energy & Industrial bid strategy and leading a high-performing Bid Management team. You will oversee the full tender lifecycle—from opportunity pursuit through to contract award—ensuring high-quality, competitive, and commercially strong submissions that position UGL to win. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we pursue work, manage risk, and secure major renewable energy projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Bid Management team, driving high performance across tender activities
• Develop and execute pursuit and win strategies for key opportunities
• Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, competitive, and on time
• Provide governance and oversight across all pre-contract activities, including risk management and approvals
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to develop strong proposals
• Build and maintain senior client relationships to strengthen positioning and win probability
• Present bid strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Ensure effective handover from the bid phase to project delivery

Your Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline
• Strong track record leading and winning bids and delivering projects across solar, wind, BESS, or similar large-scale EPC projects
• Proven experience in a senior pre-contract, bid management, or commercial leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing bid teams and complex tender processes
• Strong commercial acumen, including risk analysis, pricing strategy, and contract understanding
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• Please note: relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical, may be required.

What we offer

• Lead the pursuit of major renewable energy projects across Australia
• Significant leadership scope and influence on business growth
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Inclusive, flexible, and supportive work environment
• Access to health, wellbeing, and financial benefits
• Career pathways across the broader CIMIC Group