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Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking for its future: Bid Manager (F/M)

Do you want a new challenge in Sydney, Australia

Choose: EQUANS SOLAR & STORAGE TEAM

You have already 5 years' experience in EPC, renewable energy, power generation, transmission or infrastructure projects and a minimum of 3 years' experience in bidding, tendering, estimating, project development, or commercial management. Don't wait, send your CV!

Company Overview

Subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees across 5 continents, and revenue of 18.7 billion euros in 2025.

Equans provides its customers with excellent technical expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of multiservice facilities.

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

Your main responsibilities:

Opportunity Assessment & Bid Strategy

• Support business development activities during project origination and customer
  engagement.
• Maintain an opportunity for 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.

What we offer

• Work on impactful renewable energy projects
• Dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading solar energy company
• Opportunity to develop skills and expertise in a growing field

Our recruitment process

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