About Bureau Veritas

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects. In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities. For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

The Opportunity

Bureau Veritas is strengthening our capability across the Pacific and we are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Leader to lead our bid support function and uplift our pursuit strategy across the region.

In this pivotal role, you’ll guide the business in delivering compelling, high‑quality bids, tenders and submissions that win work and drive growth. You’ll influence, motivate and bring stakeholders on the journey, playing a central role in improving our win rates and shaping the future of tendering excellence at Bureau Veritas.

You’ll join a collaborative team ready for growth and partner closely with senior leaders, product lines, marketing and offshore resources. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, build an end‑to‑end pursuit platform, drive innovation in how we bid and win, and develop a best‑practice content library and training framework that will elevate capability across the business.

If you are a strategic, experienced bid leader who thrives on delivering high‑impact outcomes and shaping business success, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise the tendering and bid support function, including pipeline planning, resource allocation, and management of tender portals.
• Develop and maintain a centralised library of bid content in partnership with Marketing, ensuring brand consistency and high‑quality submissions.
• Oversee governance and compliance for all bids, ensuring accurate content, correct approvals, and up‑to‑date templates and documentation.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across bid operations, including training programs, metrics, content frameworks, and adoption of AI and offshore resources.
• Manage and develop the Bid Team, including operating rhythm, performance, capability uplift and stakeholder partnering.

About You

• A proven background in bid and tender management, with a track record of delivering high‑quality, competitive proposals.

• Extensive experience leading and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Skilled in developing persuasive written content, managing complex submissions, and shaping compelling value propositions.
• Experience driving change and implementing improved frameworks, systems, or processes across diverse stakeholder groups.
• You are confident engaging with senior leaders and customers, interpreting their needs and translating them into strategic bid outcomes.

How We Care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice
  
  
  

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.