About HolcimWe 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; 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 BenefitsCompetitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bringBe valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & SafetyWe 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 abroadJoin 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 workplaceStaff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping productsThe OpportunityAt 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.What Youll Be DoingManaging the production of pre-qualification and tender submissions for major bidsReviewing tender documentation and developing clear strategies and win themesCollaborating with Business unit Directors and Managers to align submissions with business objectivesEnsuring consistency and quality across all submission responses and documentationManaging submission timelines and priorities to meet key deadlinesProducing high-quality written responses with strong attention to detail, clarity and presentationMaintaining and improving submission content within internal knowledge systemsMentoring and developing Submissions Coordinators to improve capability across the teamIdentifying opportunities to improve and differentiate submissions from competitorsLeading post-submission reviews and tender debriefs to drive continuous improvementEngaging with clients to gather feedback and strengthen future submissionsConducting research into industry trends and incorporating insights into bid strategiesTravelling across the UK to support regional teams and project engagement where requiredWhat Youll BringExperience working in a bid, submissions or tendering environment within construction or infrastructureStrong understanding of procurement processes and bid best practiceExcellent written communication skills with a high standard of EnglishAbility to translate technical information into clear, compelling submission contentStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesExperience 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 capabilityAdvanced IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office and Adobe AcrobatStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to mentor, coach and support development of junior team membersA proactive, creative and solution-focused mindsetWe 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.JBRP1_UKTJ