Senior Bid Writer

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges.

We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive
- by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits
- all recognising the contribution you bring Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family.

Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave .

We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered
- Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .

Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity At Holcim UK , were building progress for people and the planet, and were looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our team.

This is a key role within our commercial and bidding function, responsible for producing high-quality, winning submissions that support major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.

As a Senior Bid Writer, youll play a critical role in shaping how we present our business to clients.

Youll combine technical understanding, strong writing capability and strategic thinking to deliver compelling pre-qualification and tender submissions that clearly demonstrate our value.

Youll take ownership of the full submission lifecycle, from interpreting tender requirements and developing win strategies, through to producing high-quality documentation and conducting post-tender reviews.

This is a highly visible role with real impact on business growth and project success. xwwtmva

What Youll Be Doing Managing the production of pre-qualification and tender submissions for major bids Reviewing tender documentation and developing clear strategies and win themes Collaborating with Business unit Directors and Managers to align submissions with business objectives Ensuring consistency and quality across all submission responses and documentation Managing submission timelines and priorities to meet key deadlines Producing high-quality written responses with strong attention to detail, clarity and presentation Maintaining and improving submission content within internal knowledge systems Mentoring and developing Submissions Coordinators to improve capability across the team Identifying opportunities to improve and differentiate submissions from competitors Leading post-submission reviews and tender debriefs to drive continuous improvement Engaging with clients to gather feedback and strengthen future submissions Conducting research into industry trends and incorporating insights into bid strategies Travelling across the UK to support regional teams and project engagement where required What Youll Bring Experience working in a bid, submissions or tendering environment within construction or infrastructure Strong understanding of procurement processes and bid best practice Excellent written communication skills with a high standard of English Ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling submission content Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Experience of working on infrastructure projects (e.g.

highways, civil engineering, Section 278 works, design & build contracts) High attention to detail with strong proofreading and document formatting capability Advanced IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to mentor, coach and support development of junior team members A proactive, creative and solution-focused mindset We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.