<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><span>Be part of a sustainability‑driven global organisation with a strong Australian pipeline</span></li><li><span>National leadership role with visibility across major water infrastructure bids</span></li><li><span>Opportunity to influence projects from bid stage through to delivery</span></li><li><span>Collaborative environment with local and international exposure</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p>ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions. We design and deliver complex, high‑impact projects that shape the future of communities worldwide.</p><p></p><p>ACCIONA Agua specialises in advanced water treatment solutions, including water treatment plants, desalination facilities, and large‑scale water infrastructure projects. As part of ACCIONA’s continued growth in Australia, Agua is progressing major water sector opportunities that will play a critical role in long‑term national water security.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Opportunity</b></p><p>ACCIONA Agua is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead strategic bids and support long‑term growth across the Australian water market.</p><p>This position can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and will require regular national travel to support tender activities and build strong client relationships. Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead the end‑to‑end bid process for major, high‑value opportunities, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping competitive proposals aligned to ACCIONA’s commitment to excellence and innovation.</p><p></p><p>You will collaborate closely with teams across Australia and Spain, influencing outcomes at a senior level.</p><p></p><p><b>What are the key accountabilities for the position?</b></p><p><b>Client Engagement &amp; Strategy</b></p><ul><li><span>Develop and refine client engagement and messaging strategies</span></li><li><span>Build long‑term strategic relationships with key clients</span></li><li><span>Anticipate future client needs through proactive market engagement</span></li><li><span>Represent ACCIONA as a trusted advisor in industry forums</span></li></ul><p><b>Business Strategy &amp; Project Selection</b></p><ul><li><span>Identify emerging markets and new sectors through analysis and assessment</span></li><li><span>Support vertical integration strategies and whole‑of‑business approaches</span></li><li><span>Contribute to long‑term business strategy based on market insights</span></li></ul><p><b>Bid Leadership</b></p><ul><li><span>Lead the full bid lifecycle from initiation through to submission</span></li><li><span>Establish best‑practice bid management frameworks and tools</span></li><li><span>Mentor and guide bid teams through complex tender processes</span></li><li><span>Drive innovation in bid efficiency, quality and delivery</span></li></ul><p><b>Governance &amp; Approvals</b></p><ul><li><span>Prepare governance documentation for complex bids</span></li><li><span>Manage approval workflows and ensure governance compliance</span></li><li><span>Liaise with executive stakeholders in Australia and Spain</span></li></ul><p><b>Commercial &amp; Contractual Management</b></p><ul><li><span>Integrate commercial modelling and risk analysis into bid strategy</span></li><li><span>Negotiate consultant and partner agreements</span></li><li><span>Review tender documentation and contracts</span></li><li><span>Develop financial deliverables, costings and cashflows</span></li></ul><p><b>Cross‑Functional Coordination</b></p><ul><li><span>Coordinate technical, engineering, operations, commissioning and risk teams</span></li><li><span>Manage partner and third‑party deliverables</span></li><li><span>Attend site visits and lead bid kick‑off meetings</span></li><li><span>Oversee preparation of technical and commercial documentation</span></li></ul><p><b>Post‑Bid Activities</b></p><ul><li><span>Lead project defences and clarifications</span></li><li><span>Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement</span></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in</span>, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field</li><li><b>12+ years’ experience</b><span> in bid management, tendering and/or project delivery</span></li><li><span>Strong experience on </span><b>major infrastructure and water sector projects ideally desalination and water treatment plants </b></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to lead complex bids and multidisciplinary teams</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills &amp; Capabilities</b></p><ul><li><span>Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills</span></li><li><span>Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability</span></li><li><span>Ability to manage risk, quality and compliance on high‑value bids</span></li><li><span>Strategic thinker with excellent planning and prioritisation skills</span></li><li><span>Comfortable operating in complex, fast‑paced and evolving environments</span></li></ul><p><br><b>What we offer</b></p><p>Engineers and professionals at ACCIONA work on complex, meaningful infrastructure. You will join teams that solve technical problems and deliver projects with lasting community value. You will have access to development programs, supportive leaders, and a culture built on safety, collaboration and innovation.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Bid Manager - Water

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><span>Be part of a sustainability‑driven global organisation with a strong Australian pipeline</span></li><li><span>National leadership role with visibility across major water infrastructure bids</span></li><li><span>Opportunity to influence projects from bid stage through to delivery</span></li><li><span>Collaborative environment with local and international exposure</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p>ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions. We design and deliver complex, high‑impact projects that shape the future of communities worldwide.</p><p></p><p>ACCIONA Agua specialises in advanced water treatment solutions, including water treatment plants, desalination facilities, and large‑scale water infrastructure projects. As part of ACCIONA’s continued growth in Australia, Agua is progressing major water sector opportunities that will play a critical role in long‑term national water security.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Opportunity</b></p><p>ACCIONA Agua is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead strategic bids and support long‑term growth across the Australian water market.</p><p>This position can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and will require regular national travel to support tender activities and build strong client relationships. Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead the end‑to‑end bid process for major, high‑value opportunities, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping competitive proposals aligned to ACCIONA’s commitment to excellence and innovation.</p><p></p><p>You will collaborate closely with teams across Australia and Spain, influencing outcomes at a senior level.</p><p></p><p><b>What are the key accountabilities for the position?</b></p><p><b>Client Engagement &amp; Strategy</b></p><ul><li><span>Develop and refine client engagement and messaging strategies</span></li><li><span>Build long‑term strategic relationships with key clients</span></li><li><span>Anticipate future client needs through proactive market engagement</span></li><li><span>Represent ACCIONA as a trusted advisor in industry forums</span></li></ul><p><b>Business Strategy &amp; Project Selection</b></p><ul><li><span>Identify emerging markets and new sectors through analysis and assessment</span></li><li><span>Support vertical integration strategies and whole‑of‑business approaches</span></li><li><span>Contribute to long‑term business strategy based on market insights</span></li></ul><p><b>Bid Leadership</b></p><ul><li><span>Lead the full bid lifecycle from initiation through to submission</span></li><li><span>Establish best‑practice bid management frameworks and tools</span></li><li><span>Mentor and guide bid teams through complex tender processes</span></li><li><span>Drive innovation in bid efficiency, quality and delivery</span></li></ul><p><b>Governance &amp; Approvals</b></p><ul><li><span>Prepare governance documentation for complex bids</span></li><li><span>Manage approval workflows and ensure governance compliance</span></li><li><span>Liaise with executive stakeholders in Australia and Spain</span></li></ul><p><b>Commercial &amp; Contractual Management</b></p><ul><li><span>Integrate commercial modelling and risk analysis into bid strategy</span></li><li><span>Negotiate consultant and partner agreements</span></li><li><span>Review tender documentation and contracts</span></li><li><span>Develop financial deliverables, costings and cashflows</span></li></ul><p><b>Cross‑Functional Coordination</b></p><ul><li><span>Coordinate technical, engineering, operations, commissioning and risk teams</span></li><li><span>Manage partner and third‑party deliverables</span></li><li><span>Attend site visits and lead bid kick‑off meetings</span></li><li><span>Oversee preparation of technical and commercial documentation</span></li></ul><p><b>Post‑Bid Activities</b></p><ul><li><span>Lead project defences and clarifications</span></li><li><span>Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement</span></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in</span>, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field</li><li><b>12+ years’ experience</b><span> in bid management, tendering and/or project delivery</span></li><li><span>Strong experience on </span><b>major infrastructure and water sector projects ideally desalination and water treatment plants </b></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to lead complex bids and multidisciplinary teams</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills &amp; Capabilities</b></p><ul><li><span>Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills</span></li><li><span>Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability</span></li><li><span>Ability to manage risk, quality and compliance on high‑value bids</span></li><li><span>Strategic thinker with excellent planning and prioritisation skills</span></li><li><span>Comfortable operating in complex, fast‑paced and evolving environments</span></li></ul><p><br /><b>What we offer</b></p><p>Engineers and professionals at ACCIONA work on complex, meaningful infrastructure. You will join teams that solve technical problems and deliver projects with lasting community value. You will have access to development programs, supportive leaders, and a culture built on safety, collaboration and innovation.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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