Senior Bid Specialist Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for managing bids and proposals? We're looking for a Senior Bid Specialist to join our dynamic Business Development team in Brisbane At Populous, a renowned global architectural design firm, we are leading the way in redefining the landscape of sports and entertainment venues across the globe About us at Populous At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences. We have designed iconic projects all over the world that encompass stadia, convention and exhibition centers, airports, integrated resorts, high performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment arenas, and mixed-use venues. At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, all with a sustainable design approach and ethos. See more about our world-class projects and, commitment to sustainable design at populous.com. You may recognise one of our iconic local projects here in Brisbane which has had over 24 million spectators walk through the gate - Suncorp Stadium. Why Populous stands out from the rest. We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity. Our APAC team represent over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life. We actively celebrate these cultures and are committed to creating a connected team culture that embraces and supports this. We are a truly global company, with offices and projects located throughout the APAC region – which means endless opportunities, development and adventures. We invest heavily in sustainable design practices and have active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies (DE&I) in place that are making a difference to not only our team, but the wider communities in which we operate across the APAC region. In Addition to our strong focus on DE&I and CSR Populous provides our people with: Flexible and hybrid working options to foster a positive work life balance. Endorsement from Work 180 as an employer of choice for women due to our commitment to equality and excellence in everything that we do. Discover more about our initiatives by visiting our WORK180 page: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/populous Enhanced paid leave entitlements including: Parental leave Study leave Blood donation leave Community service leave (volunteering) Fertility leave Adoption leave Join a truly global company in sharing connections and opportunities across the world. An entertainment allowance so that you and your family/friends can enjoy visiting one of the venues that Populous has helped bring to life Comprehensive Employee assistance program Ample career development opportunities including in-house leadership development programs, mentorship programs, CPD and technical knowledge sharing workshops. A variety of fun activities and events organised by our POP social team (which you can get involved in) Whatever you need to help succeed in your role, we’ll work with you to make it happen What will you be engaged in? As our Senior Bid Specialist, you will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of bid submissions and other materials to support winning work. You will apply a strategic mindset to enhance and refine processes, working seamlessly with the BD/Bids team to ensure high-quality submissions and continuous improvement. Within this exciting role you will be responsible for: Coordinate bid submissions as part of a connected team from the overall win strategy through to the detailed submission. Develop and maintain the bid schedule and timeframe ensuring that inputs are submitted on time. Advise and support prepositioning analysis and input into project go/no-go decisions through providing market analysis, competitor analysis etc. Contribute to the formulation of the bidding strategy, taking into consideration client trends, ToRs requirements, competitors’ approach and Populous team’s configuration and capacity. Minimise risk to the business and ensure tenders are submitted in line with the Populous policies and processes, keeping open communication channels and working with all relevant internal stakeholders. Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the broader Populous team on the overall bid process, approach and details. Constantly updating our assets and information sheets to ensure they remain up to date and relevant. Support the Head of BD, Bids & Communications to help ensure everyone is across possible risks, challenges and opportunities. Assist in the maintenance of office systems including updating of the Integrated Management System (IMS previously Quality Assurance). At all times ensure the safety of yourself, other team members, clients and visitors at workplace or site locations. Develop an awareness of and follow all current Policies and Procedures for the location, region and global practice. What are we looking for? We are actively seeking a Senior Bids Specialist to join our dynamic team based in Brisbane. Specifically, we’re looking for people who have: 5 years’ experience in a bid management and submission role within the professional services industry. Embody our four cultural values: Integrity, Entrepreneurial Creativity, Excellence and FUN Exceptional attention to detail inclusive of thoughtful and diligent work practices. Collaborative skills to work effectively within a team environment, as well as the ability to work autonomously. Ability to seek, and take, direction and feedback. Self-driven work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a design practice and/or a decentralised mid-size organisation is not essential but will be highly valued. Capable of responding effectively to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate with team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Strong time management and organisational abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills particularly for report writing. Exceptional research, analysis, and report presentation skills, with a proven ability to deliver comprehensive and insightful reports. Proficient in using presentation software such as InDesign and Adobe for formatting and editing text and templates. Want to see what it’s all about? Yes, we want highly skilled people. That’s a given. But more importantly, we want people who embody our values, are truly energised by the work we do, that want to be involved in the awesome initiatives we are developing and, most importantly, who bring fun to our work environment and culture. If you would like to have a chat to us about being part of the Populous team, then feel free to pop your Cover Letter and Resume through to us. We really look forward to chatting to you very soon