Director overseeing cost estimates and benchmarking strategies across GSK’s global capital portfolio. Leading a high-performing team and ensuring compliance with financial governance standards.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for all phases of capital projects, from concept through execution.
Establish and maintain standardized estimating methodologies, tools, and templates aligned with industry best practices.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and pricing assumptions.
Review and approve high-value estimates and provide strategic input to investment decisions.
Develop and maintain a global benchmarking database using historical project data and external market intelligence.
Analyze cost trends, productivity metrics, and performance indicators to inform future estimates and project strategies.
Ensure all estimating activities comply with GSK’s Project Management Framework (PMF) and financial governance standards.
Build and lead a high-performing team of estimators and analysts across global locations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
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 (e.g., Cleopatra, AspenTech, CostX, or similar).
Experience with pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred.
Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort cooperating with individuals internally and externally at all organisational levels.
Familiar with the GCP Project Management Framework (PMF), relevant engineering standards and compliance requirement as well as Quality Management Systems.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCP (Certified Cost Professional) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) or Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials.
Benefits
Hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.
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