Highways & Transport Project Support Officer

Neway International Ltd; Kingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Support Officer for the Royal Borough of Kingston. This role involves providing essential administrative support for Highways and Transport projects, including managing documentation, financial processes, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate must have proven administration experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. This position is office-based, requiring excellent attention to detail to ensure smooth project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment is required.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively is essential.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and information management systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of Highways and Transport projects.
• Maintain records and update project delivery plans.
• Provide financial support including raising purchase orders.

Skills

Proven experience in administration

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

Neway International are seeking a Project Support Officer to join our client based with the Royal Borough of Kingston.

Location: Sutton Civic Offices

Hours: 36 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)

Start Date: 08 December 2025

End Date: 08 February 2026

Pay Rate: £16.59 PAYE / £21.54 Umbrella

About the Client

The Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to delivering high-quality services across the community, with a strong focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. The Highways and Transport service plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and effective infrastructure for residents and stakeholders.

The Role

As Project Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Officer. You will assist in the delivery of high-profile projects across the Highways and Transport disciplines, ensuring effective communication, accurate record-keeping, and smooth coordination of activities. This is a key role in maintaining programme documentation, supporting financial processes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of Highways and Transport projects.
• Communicate project stages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise meetings, publications, and take minutes.
• Maintain records, update project delivery plans, and conduct quality checks.
• Provide financial support including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and preparing reports.
• Manage and triage correspondence, including Highway Search enquiry responses.
• Analyse data under direction and support process improvements.
• Update website content with provided material.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in administration within an office environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Experience in maintaining administrative and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and information management systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain efficient admin systems.
• Competence in general administrative tasks such as typing and handling calls.