About the role
About BMD
BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.
Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2+ billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.
About the Role
Are you an experienced bid, tender or proposals professional looking to play a key role in winning some of Australia's most significant infrastructure construction projects?
We’re seeking a highly organised Senior Proposals Coordinator to join our Southern Region Constructions team based in Hawthorn head office. In this role, you'll work alongside estimators, engineers, project managers and senior leaders to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that help secure major opportunities across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end development of compliant EOIs and tenders, including content, design and final submission
- Partner with Bid Leads to plan, manage and deliver proposal schedules, reviews and deadlines in line with best‑practice bid governance
- Write, edit and coordinate compelling non‑price submission content in collaboration with technical experts and senior stakeholders
- Act as the central coordination point for proposal inputs across internal teams, JV partners and designers
- Ensure robust document control, version management and submission processes using approved platforms
- Maintain and develop proposal libraries and act as a knowledge lead within the regional and national proposals team
About You
You will bring proven experience in a senior proposals, bids or submissions role, ideally within infrastructure, construction or a related technical environment.
You will have
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar proposals, bids or tender coordination role
- A degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or similar (preferred)
- Exceptional written communication and editing skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Advanced skills in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro (Creative Cloud advantageous)
- A collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
- Infrastructure or civil engineering sector experience (highly desirable)
What We Offer
We invest in our people and believe they do their best work when they feel supported - personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:
- Work on major infrastructure projects that shape communities
- Join a business that values diversity, flexibility and long‑term careers
- Access to senior leaders who value contribution and reward excellence
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for national exposure and development
- Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
- Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about producing high-impact proposals and want to be part of a growing, respected contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.
We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global