Director, Estimating & Benchmarking — Global (Hybrid)

GSK; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma firm is seeking a Director of Estimating & Benchmarking to oversee cost estimates and benchmarking strategies across its global capital portfolio. This senior leadership position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related fields and extensive experience in cost estimating within capital project environments. The role ensures high-quality, strategic insights for project decision-making, and offers a hybrid work model based in the UK, allowing for both on-site and remote work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost estimating and benchmarking within capital project environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including cost, schedule and risk.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for capital projects.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating methodologies aligned with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to validate scope and pricing assumptions.

Skills

Cost estimating

Benchmarking

Project controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Cleopatra, AspenTech)

Job description

A leading biopharma firm is seeking a Director of Estimating & Benchmarking to oversee cost estimates and benchmarking strategies across its global capital portfolio. This senior leadership position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related fields and extensive experience in cost estimating within capital project environments. The role ensures high-quality, strategic insights for project decision-making, and offers a hybrid work model based in the UK, allowing for both on-site and remote work.