Proposal Engineer

About Bureau Veritas

Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. We help clients across a wide range of industries improve quality, safety, sustainability and compliance, supporting critical infrastructure, projects and assets around the world.

For more than 70 years, Bureau Veritas has proudly served Australia and New Zealand. Today, we employ over 2,800 people across 50 offices and laboratories throughout the Pacific, delivering trusted technical expertise across engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, resources and government sectors.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Proposal Engineer to join our growing national team. In this role, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality engineering proposals, tenders and bids that help secure major infrastructure, construction, energy and advisory projects across Australia and New Zealand.

Working closely with engineers, technical specialists, project managers and business leaders, you will play a critical role in coordinating submissions, managing tender requirements, and ensuring proposals are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional or bid coordinator who enjoys combining technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement and project coordination within a global organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of engineering bids, tenders and proposals across multiple projects and business units.

• Review tender documentation, specifications and client requirements to identify submission obligations and key deliverables.

• Support engineers and technical teams in developing compelling, compliant and client-focused proposal responses.

• Coordinate technical inputs, project experience, resumes, methodologies and supporting documentation.

• Maintain bid schedules, action registers and submission milestones to ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Prepare, format and quality-check proposal documents to ensure consistency and professional presentation.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information and manage the timely completion of deliverables.

• Assist with costings, resource planning and bid administration activities where required.

• Maintain proposal libraries, templates, case studies and supporting bid resources.

• Coordinate internal reviews, approvals and governance requirements prior to submission.

• Track bid progress and proactively identify risks, issues or opportunities throughout the tender lifecycle.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice bidding processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong coordination skills and an interest in engineering, infrastructure and project delivery.

You will bring:

• Degree or qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline (desirable).

• Previous experience in bid preparation, tender management, engineering consulting, project administration or proposal development.

• Exposure to engineering, infrastructure, construction, utilities, energy or professional services environments.

• Ability to interpret technical information and collaborate effectively with engineering professionals.

• Excellent written communication, editing and document management skills.

• Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality submissions.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with bid management platforms, document control systems or Adobe Creative Suite will be highly regarded.

Why Join Bureau Veritas?

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a globally recognised organisation, along with:

• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities

• Exposure to major infrastructure, energy and engineering projects

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supported by LifeWorks

• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

• Access to Cliqit employee discounts portal

• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice options

A Rewarding Career

At Bureau Veritas, you'll do more than preparing bids and proposal. You'll play a key role in helping secure projects that shape communities, improve infrastructure and support sustainable growth.

This position offers exposure to diverse industries, opportunities to work with highly respected engineering professionals, and pathways for career development across the broader Bureau Veritas network. If you're looking to combine technical understanding with project coordination and business development, this role provides the perfect platform to grow your career.

Apply now and join Bureau Veritas in helping create a safer, more sustainable future for the next generation.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Veterans, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we are committed to working with you to provide the support you need.