Senior Business Development & Bid Specialist

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Senior Business Development & Bid Consultant will be responsible for coordinating and supporting pursuits and bids as part of proposal teams, contributing to Arup's regional work winning activities. Based in Melbourne, this role involves collaboration with various departments across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The consultant will gain an understanding of the firm's industry, markets, services, and people to support client-specific BD activities. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

The Opportunity

• Coordinate and support multiple tender processes, including bid scheduling, compliance, and document production.
• Develop bespoke client offerings, such as pitch presentations and unsolicited material.
• Liaise with key personnel to ensure timely delivery of information for internal and external deadlines.
• Gain an understanding of local industry, markets, clients, and competitors.
• Participate in an environment of learning and improvement among the bidding and BD cohort.

Is this role right for you?

• Proven track record in bidding, including scheduling and production.
• Strong proofing and content development skills.
• Excellent internal influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Dynamics CRM (desirable).
• Ability to remain positively motivated under significant pressure.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.