Bid Manager

We specialise in building workplaces, covering fitouts and refurbishments in prime CBD locations. Work with us to transform spaces into something more. Something better.

About us

At MPA, our team of approachable experts is the kind that people love working with. Great at communicating and keeping people up to date every step of the way, we come to every project with an open mind, a good dose of curiosity and a genuine passion for perfecting even the smallest of details. In short, we live and breathe what we do.

For over 25 years, we've been committed to turning big ambitions into reality. Today, our team of over 140 people specialise in building innovative, progressive workplaces. We focus on transforming work into something more, encompassing the entire ecosystem of modern work. Our work extends beyond commercial spaces to include health, wellness, retail, hospitality and education. As an award-winning workplace specialist, our projects include small interior enhancement to large-scale, high-end multi-million-dollar projects.

With a growing team and an exciting line-up of projects coming up, we are looking for a creative, client-focused and well organised Bid Design Manager to join the MPA team.

Your role

As part of a passionate and knowledgeable Bids team, you will play an integral part in developing, managing and delivering visually appealing, strategic bids to achieve our ambitious targets. You will partner with leadership to develop compelling, winning strategies and persuasive stories in response to client needs.

By designing and creating client-facing imagery, you will effectively convey the MPA value proposition and solution narrative. You will coordinate and plan bid-related client presentations and support the Bids team through coaching and skills development.

Your role will work with the Estimating team and relevant Account Director to ensure bid commercial aspects align. To ensure logical, consistent and effective bid submissions that meet internal governance, you will manage inputs from multiple stakeholders.

About you

Ideally, you will have a background in the Interiors sector of the architecture/construction/engineering industries, you are an approachable team player and problem solver with excellent communication skills.

• Minimum of 7 years' experience across pursuits, bids and submissions within the aforementioned sectors.
• Experienced in creating compelling visuals possessing advanced graphic design skills and proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficient in business software such as Pitch (or similar) and Microsoft suite.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple bids, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organization.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation of all necessary bid procedures, governance, and processes, and the ability to generate innovative design concepts and solutions.
• Adaptable and credible, bringing a positive, high energy to the team.

What we offer

Bringing life to our workplace means creating an environment for people to grow, connect and expand their career. One where people have every opportunity to thrive and are properly recognised for their achievements. Where taking time out for some fun is always a good idea. Because work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding.

We're proud to say that when you join us, you're joining a great place to work, with industry leading engagement and benefits to enhance your career, including:

• Additional leave days on top of annual leave entitlements.
• Wellbeing programs, including a $295 annual Wellbeing voucher to use how you choose, Health and Life Coaches, mental health support and fitness activities.
• Great social events to build connections with clients, your colleagues and subcontractors.
• Share in our business' success with generous rewards as part of MPA Leadership Excellence scheme.

If you're passionate about transforming spaces and joining a great team, apply now For more information, visit

Note to recruitment agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.