Director of Estimating & Benchmarking — Global Pharma

GSK; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Estimating & Benchmarking, located in the United Kingdom. This senior leadership position involves developing robust cost estimates and benchmarking strategies across the company's global capital portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cost estimating, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software. Leadership and collaboration with project teams are key to success in this role, which also emphasizes compliance and team development.

Qualifications

• Extensive years of experience in cost estimating and benchmarking within capital project environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including cost, schedule, and risk.
• Proficiency in estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for all phases of capital projects.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams for validation of scope.

Skills

Cost estimating

Benchmarking

Project controls

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Cleopatra

AspenTech

CostX

Job description

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Estimating & Benchmarking, located in the United Kingdom. This senior leadership position involves developing robust cost estimates and benchmarking strategies across the company's global capital portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cost estimating, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software. Leadership and collaboration with project teams are key to success in this role, which also emphasizes compliance and team development.