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The role of Estimator sits within the preconstruction estimating team helping us to bid and win projects to deliver.This role has responsibility for securing new business for ODInteriors through driving detailed, specific and thorough responses to tender information.*Agency candidates will not be considered at this time unless we initiate contact.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Driving continuous improvement of our tender processesCoordinating and preparing for pre, mid and post tender client meetings, workshops and interviewsProviding financial estimates of commercial fitting out and refurbishment projects for enquiries up to £50 million in value and via all procurement routesDeveloping conceptual budgets from client brief and tender drawingsIdentifying risks and opportunities within the tender Information and potential projectsDeveloping detailed contract sum analyses from conceptual budgets by means of competitive sub-contract tendering, estimating and reconciliationsAnalysing and developing all enquiries and providing detailed financial estimatesProviding all estimates and reports using ODGroup standard formats, and utilising Bidwork, Evaluate and Stratosophere softwaresDemonstrating a thorough understanding of two-stage, lump sum, design & build procurement routesReviewing subcontract and supplier selection including reporting on quality and response of tender enquiry returnsPreparing estimate reports to show costs, contingencies, contribution and timescalesProviding support across the estimating team post-tender to ensure deadlines are metProactively managing subcontractor and supply chain relationships with the commercial teamsConsistently achieving a seamless handover from the estimating team to the commercial teamCollaborating with the bid and marketing teams on the development of our documents and collateral, ensuring market-leading creativity and attention to detailMaintaining an up-to-date awareness of our competitors and how their activity could impact our tendersTracking win rates, client feedback, and other metrics, in order to drive improvements in our offering and pricingAd hoc support to the rest of the estimating team when workload permitsSkills and experience required:Previous experience in a similar role within the construction or fit-out sectorDeep understanding of the competitive tender processStrong commercial acumen and supply chain relationshipsA team player who takes accountability and seeks to drive continuous improvementExcellent verbal and written communicationA passion for working creatively to win new businessExcellent market knowledge and ability to stay up to date with competitor activitiesA proven track record of delivering high quality bid submissions, working to tight deadlinesA methodical process-driven approach, with excellent attention to detailA confident, knowledgeable, and articulate personality, able to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders