Assistant Project Manager

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Milano; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group UK & Europe in Milan seeks a proactive project support specialist to assist in delivering projects across construction, real estate and infrastructure. You will support day-to-day activities, help maintain PM processes and ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

Key duties include tender support, contract documentation, risk management, and compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance. The role demands clear communication, integrity and collaborative teamwork with clients and

Qualifications

• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Limited technical project management skills with focus on PM processes.
• Developing understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of projects with minimal supervision.
• Assist tender preparation, contractor selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk, value management and change control.
• Deliver outputs to a high standard of quality.
• Ensure health, safety and quality policies are followed.
• Assist in developing project programmes and stakeholder buy-in.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Risk management

Change control

Life cycle understanding

Communication skills

Integrity

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

• Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.
• Provide support on day-to-day delivery of projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Support preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk and value management.
• Support contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting, project meetings and other administration-based tasks.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Support development and management of the project programmes and obtaining the buy-in off all stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Limited technical project management skills. More developed skills around following PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Change control.
• Developing an understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.