Business Development Manager​/Bid Writer

About Heidelberg Materials

Working at Heidelberg Materials is about being part of One Team. We operate over 300 production sites in the UK, employing about 3,500 people in a wide range of roles, and our aim is to be a leading sustainable business, trusted and respected by our stakeholders for the ethics we adopt and the products we supply. We are part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, and are committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive employer.

Our motivated employees are the key to our success and our culture is based on teamwork, strong customer focus, innovation and working safely and sustainably.

Flexible National Role | Hybrid Working | Car Allowance

Salary £55,000 - £65,000 Depending On Experience

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and proactive Business Development Manager/Bid Writer to join our high‑profile National Commercial Team. This is a key role focused on strengthening our industry‑leading bid capability, helping us secure more strategic opportunities, and positioning Heidelberg Materials UK at the forefront of major client initiatives, particularly around carbon, social value, and digitalisation.

• Deliver high‑quality, compliant bids and tenders within required time frames.
• Identify win themes aligned with National Highways, local authorities and other key clients, and translate these into compelling bid responses.
• Manage the contracting tender pipeline in collaboration with the contracting commercial team.
• Develop supporting documentation such as case studies and capability materials in partnership with the National Commercial and Contracting teams.
• Review submitted bids, identify weaknesses and implement action plans to drive continuous improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a small, high‑profile team that plays a pivotal part in the company’s strategic growth.

• Degree‑level education.
• Proven experience in bid writing within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrable track record of winning major project bids, particularly in the contracting sector.
• Strong network of industry contacts.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce high‑quality submissions.
• A proactive, positive mindset with a drive for continuous development.

Flexible national role with hybrid working

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package:
  Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies:
  Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture:
  Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development:
  Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities