About this role
Looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, work alongside industry experts, and grow your career? At Brian Perry Civil, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact as a Submissions Manager in a fixed-term role through to September 2027 , helping to secure landmark infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic and detail-driven Submissions Manager to lead the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive bids for major infrastructure projects across the Southern Region. This role is central to how we win work combining leadership, collaboration, and a sharp eye for compelling storytelling.
This is a fixed-term position through to September 2027, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects while working with a high-performing team.
- Lead and manage the development of submissions for priority projects
- Coordinate bid writers, designers, and technical teams to meet deadlines
- Shape value propositions and differentiators that speak to client needs
- Drive continuous improvement in submissions quality and process
- Maintain and evolve our submissions knowledge base and content library
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class proposals
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification in either Communications, Business Management, or Project Management
- At least 5 years’ experience in tender submissions, project coordination, bid writing, procurement, tendering roles or similar.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills across diverse audiences
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure and tight timeframes
- Strategic thinking with a focus on client needs and competitive positioning
- High-level planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
About Us
Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.