Pursuits Specialist

**Pursuits Specialist**
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**About Us**

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

HDR supports an inclusive and diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

**The role**

To support HDR’s continued commitment to design excellence and innovation, our architecture practice is looking for a passionate Pursuits Specialist to support and drive high quality bids and submissions.

As part of our dynamic global team, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of pursuit activities from identifying opportunities and coordinating responses, to compelling crafting submissions that win new work and support the growth of our practice.

This role will see you working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment where innovation is encouraged, and delivery excellence is celebrated.

As Pursuits Specialist we’ll count on you to:

- Manage end-to-end Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Proposal (RFP) and tender submissions.
- Read new tender documentation and fully understand the requirements for the submissions process.
- Coordinate with local and global teams to craft compelling, visually engaging submissions using InDesign.
- Coordinate internal strategy meetings, follow up meetings, staff and sub-consultant input to meet deadlines.
- Write, edit and tailor content that turns complex technical information into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Maintain and update CRM databases and marketing collateral to support pursuit success.
- Quality Control the appearance, editorial content and relevancy of responses for proposals.
- Populate response schedules, spreadsheets and project outlines with key data.
- Write sections of the submission developed from bullet points and other information provided.
- Participate and collaborate in our go/no go process.
- Ensure marketing and pursuit material is up to date, including the content library, project sheets and CV’s.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Relevant tertiary qualification (eg. Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Professional Service degree, such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture or other related technical field is preferred).
- 3+ years’ experience working in a bids or pursuits capacity, preferably within the AEC industry.
- Experience working within architecture - highly advantageous.
- Mastery of Adobe InDesign CC and MS Office products.
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement ability.

**Required Qualifications**
- A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
- Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**What We Believe**
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

**Our Commitment**
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

**Our Commitment**

HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.

**Primary Location**:
Australia-NSW-Sydney

**Other Locations**:
Australia-VIC-Melbourne

**Industry**:
Architecture

**Schedule**:
Full-time

**Employee Status**:
Regular

**BusinessClass**:
Marketing and Admin

**Job Posting**:
Jul 17, 2025