Bid Writer / Author

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; 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. Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits – all recognising the contribution you bring Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . 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 Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products 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. Collaborating with Business unit Directors and Managers to align submissions with business objectives Ensuring consistency and quality across all submission responses and documentation Producing high-quality written responses with strong attention to detail, clarity and presentation Maintaining and improving submission content within internal knowledge systems Travelling across the UK to support regional teams and project engagement where required Excellent written communication skills with a high standard of English Ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling submission content 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 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….