Assistant Project Manager

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.

Cumming Group are seeking Project Managers at Graduate to Project Manager levels who have experience in working on future residential or mixed-use projects. Our project pipeline in this area continues to grow and we are looking for ambitious and enquiring minds to join us and be part of our exciting journey of growth and delivery excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Minimal experience and basic understanding of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.

• Limited technical project management skills. More developed skills around following PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Change control.

• Experience of supporting delivery of multiple projects. 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.

• Support stakeholder management.

• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Industry specific Real estate, Hospitality construction

• Associate status with APM or RICS.

• PRINCE2 Foundation.

• A basic understanding of leadership techniques.

• 2+ years’ experience.

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.