Assistant Project Manager, Engineering Projects - Milano, Italia

WSP Italy; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 27.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hybrid work

Meal vouchers & healthcare

Registration support

Wellbeing programs

Transport support

Learning opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP Italy in Milan is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support engineering projects and develop your project management skills in a hybrid, full-time role. From day one you will contribute to real projects with guidance from experienced professionals.

The role focuses on scoping, schedules, budgets, risk management and client coordination, with training in WSP tools and governance standards. This is an entry-level path within a global engineering firm offering development opportunities

Competenze

• Degree in engineering, project management or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Initial experience in project management, project control or project engineering in consultancy, engineering, construction or industrial environments.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, schedule, budget, risk, reporting and change management.

Mansioni

• Supporting project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables from start to completion.
• Monitoring progress, performance, risks and changes, and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Preparing project documentation, plans, reports, registers and communication materials.
• Coordinating with clients, partners, subconsultants and internal teams to support delivery.
• Applying WSP project management tools, methodologies and governance standards.

Conoscenze

Project management fundamentals

Communication skills

Collaboration

Curiosity and motivation

Formazione

Engineering degree or related discipline

Equivalent practical experience

Strumenti

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Milan | Hybrid working | Full-time

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory to deliver projects with lasting impact.

We are growing our Project Management team and are looking for an Assistant Project Manager based in Milan to help us shape what comes next.

The opportunity

In this role, you will support engineering projects that depend on technical quality, collaboration and a forward-looking approach, while developing your project management skills.

We are looking for someone curious, collaborative and motivated by meaningful work. Senior project managers and project controls colleagues will support you as you grow into the role.

How you will make an impact

Your work will support the delivery of engineering and multidisciplinary projects. Your main focus areas will include:

• Supporting project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables from start to completion.
• Monitoring progress, performance, risks and changes, and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Preparing project documentation, plans, reports, registers and communication materials.
• Coordinating with clients, partners, subconsultants and internal teams to support delivery.
• Applying WSP project management tools, methodologies and governance standards.

What you will bring to the role

• A degree in engineering, project management or related technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Initial experience in project management, project control or project engineering within consultancy, engineering, construction or industrial environments.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, reporting and change management.
• Confidence using planning, reporting and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel or equivalent platforms.
• Clear communication skills in Italian and English, with curiosity, ownership and strong collaboration skills.

We do not expect you to know everything. We are looking for curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn. From day one, you will contribute to real projects, receive guidance from experienced professionals and progressively build your technical confidence.

The team around you

You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team where people share knowledge, collaborate closely and support each other’s professional development.

Our culture is based on openness, trust and mutual support, with an environment where different perspectives are valued.

Our work includes engineering and multidisciplinary projects across infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment and industrial sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to build practical project management experience with guidance from experienced professionals and access to WSP’s wider project management community.

We do not expect you to know everything. We are looking for curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn. From day one, you will contribute to real projects and progressively build your technical confidence.

Life at WSP

At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth across different career paths.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is between €27,000 and €30,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.

Local benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Meal vouchers, wellbeing benefits and supplementary healthcare coverage.
• Professional registration support, where applicable.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Public transport, mobility support and access to welfare initiatives, discounts and employee perks.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our partnership approach

• Introductory conversation: a first discussion with Talent Acquisition about your experience, motivations and expectations.
• Technical and team interview: a discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.
• Final conversation: a final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.

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