Project Officer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking an experienced Project Officer for a hybrid role with 12-month contract tenure. The candidate will work collaboratively with manufacturing project teams, assisting in project management tasks and reporting performance metrics. Essential skills include experience in project support, SAP knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Enthusiastic individuals who can manage day-to-day tasks are encouraged to apply. The role offers £30 per hour for 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Officer/Coordinator/Support.
• At least 3 years of project support experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report on project Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an interface within Manufacturing for programme delivery.
• Assist in Risk and Opportunity management.

Skills

Project Officer experience

Analytical skills

SAP materials management

Certification in Project Management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project Management tools knowledge

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

SAP

Primavera 6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation is currently recruiting a Project Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Job Details

Rate: £30.00 per hour
Location: Bolton
Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long‑term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview

Responsibilities

This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life‑cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment.

• Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
• Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
• Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
• Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
• Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
• Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.

Role requirements

• Experienced Project Officer/Coordinator/Support.
• Good analytical skills.
• SAP materials management system.
• Certification in Project Management, would be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of project support experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Supporting the Project Manager’s and Project Team’s in the co‑ordination, planning and control of projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio.
• Enthusiastic, pro‑active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day‑to‑day tactical decisions.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
• Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system
• Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable