Project Support Officer - Transport

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide comprehensive project and programme support to the Parking Design and Improvement Manager in the delivery of major capital schemes and transport-related projects from inception through to completion.

The postholder will support the management and administration of projects across a range of transport and infrastructure programmes, ensuring effective financial monitoring, procurement support, performance reporting, risk management and compliance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.

The role will play a key part in supporting successful project delivery by maintaining accurate records, monitoring project performance and assisting project managers with the coordination of resources, contractors and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project support for major capital schemes and transport improvement projects.
  
  
  


• Assist in the management and administration of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
  
  
  


• Support project managers in planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities.
  
  
  


• Prepare procurement documentation and assist with procurement processes in accordance with Council procedures.
  
  
  


• Assist with the management and coordination of consultants, contractors and design resources.
  
  
  


• Maintain project records, databases, documentation and filing systems.
  
  
  


• Develop, maintain and update project tracking tools, including Excel spreadsheets and reporting templates.
  
  
  


• Monitor project performance, milestones, budgets and delivery timescales.
  
  
  


• Produce project reports, performance information and management updates.
  
  
  


• Support financial monitoring, expenditure tracking and budget control activities.
  
  
  


• Assist with risk management processes, identifying and escalating project risks and issues where appropriate.
  
  
  


• Ensure project documentation complies with relevant legislation, governance requirements and Council procedures.
  
  
  


• Monitor contractor performance and support quality assurance activities.
  
  
  


• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops and project reviews, including preparing agendas and taking minutes where required.
  
  
  


• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and external organisations to support project delivery.
  
  
  


• Support the preparation of reports, business cases, briefing notes and other project documentation.
  
  
  


• Ensure accurate and timely recording of project information and performance data.
  
  
  


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support effective programme delivery.
  
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Experience providing project support or project administration within a complex organisation.
  
  
  


• Experience maintaining project records, performance data and reporting information.
  
  
  


• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  
  
  


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience maintaining project tracking spreadsheets.
  
  
  


• Experience supporting procurement, contract administration or financial monitoring activities.
  
  
  


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  
  
  


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  


• Ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.
  
  
  


• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
  
  
  


• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working within Local Government, Transport, Highways, Parking or Infrastructure projects.
  
  
  


• Project management qualification or project support certification.
  
  
  


• Experience supporting capital programmes or improvement projects.
  
  
  


• Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
  
  
  


• Experience using project management software or reporting systems.
  
  
  


• Understanding of project governance, risk management and performance monitoring principles.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid Working
  
  
  


• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
  
  


• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments