Advisor, Pursuits & Submissions

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SJ Group

At SJ were building identity into infrastructure character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

The Role

Pursuits & Submissions Advisor 12-month Fixed Term Hybrid & flexible work environment

We are seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented Pursuits & Submissions Advisor to join our dynamic team supporting opportunities across the ANZ region and beyond. The role is a 12-month fixed term parental leave backfill and based in Melbourne Sydney or Brisbane.

You will lead end-to-end coordination of high-quality proposals and supporting materials ensuring submissions are delivered on time on brand and to the highest professional standards. You will partner with internal teams and external partners to support winning strategies and contribute to the overall success of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality submissions strengthening stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute proactively to pursuit planning and winning work strategies including partnering with pursuit leads to plan bid approach win themes and value propositions
• Facilitate bid workshops and storyboarding sessions to shape responses and key message
• Manage the end-to-end coordination of compelling EOIs proposals and submissions across ANZ and other regions as required
• Coordinate inputs from technical teams and stakeholders keeping contributors on track and aligned to the submission plan
• Maintain and enhance standard proposal materials including CVs project sheets and organisational content
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to the development of processes and templates to streamline bid delivery and lift quality
• Support the wider team to ensure submissions are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Manage client procurement portals and submission requirements as needed

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in a similar corporate environment. You can confidently influence subject-matter experts and love turning complex information into clear client-focused writing. You thrive under pressure manage competing priorities effectively and bring a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Marketing Business or related qualification preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in bid coordination submissions or marketing roles
• Ability to produce high-quality proposals under tight deadlines often with competing priorities
• Ability to understand client drivers and how to translate them into winning submissions
• Excellent written communication and editing skills with clear persuasive storytelling ability
• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional time management and organisational capabilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes

You will be part of a supportive work-winning team. You will also gain exposure to a wide range of infrastructure pursuits and leaders across the ANZ region.

To find out more about SMEC please visit our careers page at to benefits: recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!