PE Global Recruitment is currently hiring a Project Controls Lead for a global construction consultancy supporting major projects across the life sciences sector in Rome. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a key leadership role within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project team.
This position offers strong career development potential, a permanent contract, and full relocation support for candidates considering a move to Italy.
In This Role, You Will:
* Lead a cross-functional project controls team, ensuring critical project data is delivered to stakeholders to support key decision-making.
* Oversee the implementation and management of project controls across large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
* Drive consistency and compliance across project governance and reporting.
* Assess engineering and contractor bids, changes, and cost proposals to ensure best value.
* Develop and manage project cost forecasts and funding documentation.
* Lead on scheduling, risk management, and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
* Negotiate pricing and agreements with external stakeholders and suppliers.
* Support change management to keep project data relevant and up to date.
* Prepare monthly reports including cost/cashflow updates, risk assessments, schedule status and executive summaries.
* Be a visible and influential leader on-site, monitoring contractor progress and supporting successful project delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Degree qualified in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline, or possess an industry-recognised technical/management qualification.
* Strong experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, and risk management.
* Familiar with industry-standard software and tools used in project controls.
* Professional qualifications from institutions such as RICS, PMI, APM, or AACE are desirable.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and executive teams.
* Confident in managing and influencing cross-functional teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
* Experience in sectors such as Life Sciences, Data Centres, Renewable Energy, or High-Tech Manufacturing is advantageous.