Bid Lead

About Jasmax

Jasmax is a highly regarded multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm with studios in New Zealand and Australia, employing over 250 staff across architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture. Their projects range from major city infrastructures to community-focused spaces, emphasizing the harmony between culture, nature and design.

Role Overview

The Bid Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting Jasmax's growth throughout Australasia by developing and directing strategic approaches to winning major projects. Located in Auckland, Sydney, or Melbourne, this position combines sharp commercial insight, strategic judgment, and pace to influence complex bids across architectural and design domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Principals to strategically position Jasmax in pursuit of significant projects by leading all stages of bid strategy and execution.
• Create and propagate winning themes that differentiate Jasmax and align with client priorities across business development efforts and submissions.
• Critically assess pricing, risk factors, and commercial assumptions to ensure favorable bid outcomes.
• Maintain team focus and coordination throughout the bid lifecycle to meet tight deadlines from planning to submission.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and stakeholders to generate persuasive, client-centered content that represents Jasmax's brand and ethos.
• Engage in client debriefs to glean insights that enhance future bidding, pricing, and positioning strategies.
• Assist the Head of Business Development with broader initiatives that contribute to the organization's growth goals alongside bid responsibilities.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 7 years experience in a comparable bid role within a multi-disciplinary professional services context.
• Proven history of managing complex, high-value bids end-to-end including early strategy formulation, positioning, writing, and production coordination.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with confidence in interacting across all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and capability to develop clear, convincing content.
• Strong strategic thinking, resilience, agility, and a problem-solving mindset.

Company Culture and Benefits

• An organizational culture built on bravery, honesty, thoughtfulness, diversity, and respect for people and place.
• Symbolic recognition of individual contributions through Te Hau Ora or The Breath of Life.
• A flexible workplace including options for varied start and finish times, one day of remote work per week, extended parental leave, and custom return-to-work plans.
• Structured career progression and title framework to recognize achievements.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, being an equal opportunity employer and a Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge.

Additional Information

The role is based onsite in either Auckland, Sydney, or Melbourne. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or Australia. Applications close on 5 September, though early review and progression may occur. For further inquiries, candidates may contact the recruitment partner directly.