Tamara Orebiyi

Assisted on a large-scale bid with a value of £150 million, coordinating submission documentation, compliance requirements and multi-stakeholder content to fixed deadlines. Supported the estimating and bid team in developing and formatting technical narratives, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment to client requirements. Managed document control and version management across a complex, fast-moving bid programme.

Owned end-to-end coordination of bid and tender submissions for architecture and interior design commissions, managing compliance, formatting and document control. Tracked submission programmes, milestones and deadlines across multiple concurrent bids, flagging risks and blockers early so key dates were protected. Liaised with architects, senior designers and the sustainability lead to develop technical narratives and RFP responses, making sure each discipline had what it needed to contribute on time. Obtained and reviewed input and pricing from specialist suppliers and sub-contractors in line with company procurement procedures. Maintained accurate documentation, trackers and version control across a high volume of live submissions.

Delivered end-to-end coordination of interior architecture and FF&E-led projects across hospitality, commercial and residential sectors. Clients included GPE, Landsec, British Land, X+Y, Sony Music and Virgin Media. Developed and maintained project programmes, working to the contract programme and ensuring key milestones were achieved across procurement and installation phases. Assisted in the management of external design teams, consultants and contractors on behalf of senior management, ensuring they met the targets and milestones set. Acted as the key point of contact for clients, advising on contractual obligations, change control and variations, and capturing commercial change for reporting at the earliest opportunity. Liaised with and obtained quotes from suppliers and specialist sub-contractors for bespoke and specialist work items, in accordance with company procurement procedures, raising purchase orders and tracking delivery. Monitored risks, blockers and potential delays across supplier and installation programmes, escalating issues to senior stakeholders where necessary. Planned and resourced site inspections, carried out snagging and post-installation defect resolution, and maintained the associated site and project documentation. Engaged key stakeholders at an early stage to understand their requirements and expectations, keeping clients, designers, contractors and internal teams aligned to the same programme and specification. Owned project dashboards, status reports and KPI tracking, and maintained purchase orders, invoicing and payment schedules through the project management system.

Supported delivery of high-profile architecture workshops in collaboration with Archimake, coordinating logistics, materials and participant engagement.

Managed FF&E packages from concept through manufacturing, procurement, logistics, delivery and installation across residential, workplace, hospitality and retail sectors. Successfully delivered three major projects within one year, including a co-working space in Nine Elms, London, and a showroom in Marble Arch, London. Managed stakeholders, suppliers, budgets, schedules and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Managed procurement and vendor coordination for CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-out projects, monitoring budgets and delivery timelines.

Designed and delivered architecture workshops for KS2/KS3 pupils in partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects and Temple Bar London.

Supported planning, budgeting and procurement on luxury residential projects, conducted site visits and maintained project documentation.

Led a loyalty team managing high-value client communications and analysed client data using SAP and BI tools to inform strategic decisions.