Submissions Coordinator

Join a trans Tasman submissions team delivering essential infrastructure bids across water, power and gas. Work remotely with engineers and project specialists to produce high quality tender submissions. Excellent opportunity for a skilled writer and coordinator to grow within a major utilities portfolio and influence Downer's future projects.

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Submissions Coordinator to support the development of high‑quality tender submissions across our broad utilities portfolio. Working as part of a trans‑Tasman submissions team, you will collaborate with engineers, project managers and subject matter experts to help deliver compelling, compliant bids for essential infrastructure projects. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, with preference for candidates based in Auckland, Christchurch or Tauranga.

You will contribute to a wide range of proposals across water, power, gas, metering and general utilities work—helping shape strong, client‑aligned responses that support Downer's continued success.

• Write and edit clear, accurate and compelling non‑price tender responses.
• Coordinate inputs from SMEs, project teams and bid managers.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, formatting standards and review processes.
• Prepare, compile and quality‑check submission documentation for lodgement.
• Lead smaller bids independently while supporting larger, more complex tenders.

• Remote working flexibility with preference for NZ‑based candidates (Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga).
• Supportive team culture with strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Access to Perks@Downer employee benefits (financial, travel & wellbeing discounts).
• Professional development through THRIVE, Empow
  
  HER and internal mobility programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects that support communities across ANZ.

You’ll be a strong communicator with excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, client‑focused content. You enjoy coordinating inputs, managing deadlines and working effectively in a remote team environment.

• Experience in tender writing, proposal coordination or technical/project administration.
• Strong writing and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to engage confidently with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Organised, self‑managing approach with strong follow‑through.
• Background in utilities, construction or infrastructure (advantageous but not essential).

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans‑Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our teams combine technical expertise, engineering capability and dedicated project delivery crews. As an inclusive employer, Downer welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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