Project Support Officer

Successful engineering projects rely on strong coordination behind the scenes—and that’s where you’ll make a real difference. As Project Support Officer, you’ll provide the structure and organisation that enables our Project Managers and engineering teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on time. By ensuring information is accurate, communication flows effectively and project controls remain up to date, you’ll play a key role in successful project delivery while developing your own career towards Project Management.

Responsibilities

Support Project Management teams with the day-to-day coordination and administration of engineering projects; Maintain project plans, action trackers, risk registers and project records; Prepare meeting agendas, minutes and action logs while monitoring outstanding actions; Coordinate project documentation through our Document Management System, ensuring information is accurate, controlled and up to date; Support project reporting by gathering information, tracking progress and identifying outstanding actions; Assist with document control, technical documentation, transmittals and project close-out packs; Support project controls by maintaining records relating to programme, change, risks and commercial activities; Liaise with internal departments, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure effective communication across projects; Help improve project processes and contribute to the continuous development of our Project Delivery function

Requirements

Strong organisational, planning and administrative skills; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A proactive, positive and professional approach; A genuine interest in developing a career in project management

Nice to have

Experience within an engineering, construction or project delivery environment; Knowledge of document control or information management processes; Understanding of project management principles and project controls; Experience using project management or document management systems; APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management training, or willingness to undertake further development

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Company Performance Bonus Scheme; Private healthcare (plus family options); Company pension; Death in Service & Critical Illness cover; Work from anywhere in the UK; Structured training, mentoring and a clear career pathway from Project Support Officer to Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager; Recognition scheme and genuine commitment to your professional development