Senior Pre-Contracts Manager

Senior Pre‑Contracts Manager

Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Company: ODGroup – design and build company ODCreate

ODGroup is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, with a dual focus on both traditional construction and design and build. We have firmly established our brand due to excellent service and a commitment to ongoing innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the pre‑contracts function for ODCreate.
• Work with the Senior Team to drive new business for ODCreate, continually reviewing our tender strategy for best positioning within the market.
• Improve, develop and implement ODCreate tendering and pre‑contracts standards in alignment with overarching ODGroup standards, process and procedures.
• Assist the Commercial Manager and Group Commercial Director with setting company‑level commercial strategy for the delivery phase.
• Diversify our supply chain and cultivate strong subcontractor relationships.
• Create tiered supply chain for achieving job efficiencies on pricing.
• Create cost plan rates matrix to achieve budget cost for project for all disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement with regard to working practices, efficiencies, driving value, etc.
• Report to ODGroup Board on ODCreate commercial position, in conjunction with the leadership team.
• Empower your team to work independently and achieve high standards across everything they do.
• Attend weekly group sales meeting to facilitate resource planning when required.
• Investigate, develop and champion new and more efficient processes (and potentially a new system) for pre‑contracts and commercial management.
• Work with the leadership team to grow ODCreate turnover and GP year on year in line with targets.

Skills and Experience Required

• An aspirational individual with the ability to develop and mentor other members of the team.
• A proven industry track record of winning fast track fit‑out projects.
• A team player who takes accountability and seeks continuous improvement.
• Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent client‑facing and account management skills.
• Attention to detail; a rigorous process‑driven approach.
• A confident, knowledgeable, and articulate personality.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction