About Holcim

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

Since 1858, we’ve 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. That’s 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 we’re 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
We’re looking for a Submissions Manager to join our team at Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, our UK head office. In this permanent role, you’ll lead the development of high-quality, value-driven submissions for local authorities and national highways. Overseeing a small team, you’ll play a vital part in winning work. Not by focusing on price, but by showcasing the social impact, innovation, and quality we deliver. 

You’ll work to strict deadlines, pulling together compelling evidence and statistics while turning technical information into clear, persuasive narratives that align with customer requirements. This is a chance to shape how we tell our story, influence outcomes, and make a real impact on communities through the projects we secure.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and coaching a team of Submissions Engineers to deliver winning bids.

• Producing high-quality, compliant submissions that highlight value-add and social impact initiatives.

• Managing the submissions process for local authority and national highways tenders.

• Gathering and interpreting data, case studies and statistics to build evidence-based responses.

• Proofreading and editing documents to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency.

• Writing persuasive narratives that follow set council tender questions.

• Coordinating inputs from subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business.

• Managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Facilitating reviews, storyboarding sessions and knowledge sharing.

• Driving continuous improvement in the quality and effectiveness of submissions.

Who you are
You’re an experienced bid or submissions professional who knows how to balance quality, compliance and creativity. You enjoy managing multiple priorities, working closely with stakeholders, and leading a small team to deliver results.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing tenders for highways or local authorities.

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives.

• Experience leading or managing small teams, with a coaching style of leadership.

• Excellent organisational skills, comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with subject matter experts.

• The ability to translate technical information and data into persuasive, customer-focused submissions.

• Flexibility to travel to sites and regional offices as required.

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.