Bid Writer

Join McConnell Dowell, an industry-leading Tier 1 engineering and construction contractor, and play a key role in shaping our growth across VIC/TAS. Based in our brand-new, beautifully appointed Richmond office, you’ll enjoy a workplace designed for focus, collaboration, and wellbeing. Think: natural light, sustainable finishes, quiet zones, creative spaces, and seamless digital tools all in the heart of Melbourne’s inner-city energy. The Opportunity You’ll love this role for the blend of environment, impact, and collaboration it offers. Our sleek, modern Richmond office is eco-friendly, people-centred, and simply a great place to work. Limited undercover parking is available to pre-book, however, the building sits directly over the train line for effortless public transport access. Your writing will directly shape our success in major infrastructure bids, partnering closely with engineers, operations, strategy leaders, and market specialists to create compelling, high-quality content. All of this happens within a supportive, high-performing team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Bid Writer, you will shape the narrative of some of Australia’s most exciting infrastructure proposals. You’ll develop clear, persuasive, client-focused written content that brings our capabilities to life and differentiates us in competitive tenders. You’ll work closely with technical experts, project leaders, marketing, and pre-contracts teams to develop strategic messaging, build high-quality content libraries, and continuously refine how we tell our story. What You’ll Be Doing Write and edit compelling EOIs, proposals, and tender responses that align with evaluation criteria and client needs. Develop persuasive narratives, win themes, and value propositions. Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical input into clear, client-oriented messaging. Maintain and enhance content libraries, templates, case studies, and staff CVs. Ensure consistency in tone, structure, branding, and writing quality across all submissions. What You Bring 5+ years’ experience in bid writing, technical writing, engineering, marketing, or related fields. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, client-focused language. Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Word and ideally desktop publishing tools (InDesign, Photoshop). Ability to thrive under deadlines and manage competing priorities. About Us McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks and COVID vaccination status. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr