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.