Project Support Analyst, PMO

RINA; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Support Analyst based in Chippenham, UK. This role involves supporting the effective delivery of aerospace and defence consulting projects, coordinating project planning, performance analysis, and reporting. Applicants should have at least two years of PMO experience and familiarity with project management software. Benefits include a matched pension, life assurance, healthcare, and a smart working policy.

Benefits

Matched 6% pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Insurance

25 days leave

Smart / hybrid Working policy

Professional development support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years’ PMO experience, either in Project Support, Project Controls or Business Analysis.
• Preferable industry experience in Engineering or Professional / Consulting services.
• Aware of financial concepts such as budgets, forecasts, and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain project budget data accuracy.
• Create and monitor project baselines and progress.
• Prepare meeting materials and record minutes.

Skills

PMO experience

Project Controls

Business Analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

APM PMQ, APM PFQ, APMG Project Planning & Control or PRINCE2

Tools

SAP

MS Project

MS Dynamics CRM

SalesForce

MS Office Suite

Job description

An exceptional Project Support Analyst required to join RINA’s Project Office, accountable for supporting the effective delivery of Aerospace and Defence (ASD) Consulting projects in the UK. RINA’s ASD business unit has circa 300 projects active at any one time and you will be a key player in coordinating projects, project planning, performance analysis and structured reporting to help ensure projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.

This role is Chippenham based, but RINA is a smart working environment, where you can manage your time flexibly between home and the office. You may be required to occasionally travel across UK in support of project and customer needs.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery Support

• Input and maintain the accuracy of project budget data, held in the business management systems (BMS);
• Create and maintain project baselines (scope, schedule, cost) and monitor progress against them;
• Prepare project meeting materials, schedule meetings, and record minutes to reinforce effective project governance;
• Support Project Managers in maintaining awareness of contractual requirements, scope boundaries, and approved changes, helping ensure project delivery remains aligned with client commitments.

Project Performance & Reporting

• Collect, validate, and analyse project data including schedules, financial performance, progress updates, risks, and issues;
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for the PMO and ASD management team;
• Highlight variances from baselines and support investigation of root causes and corrective actions;
• Support month-end processes, including preparing revenue accrual information and updating project forecasts in collaboration with Finance.

Client Interaction & Support

• Support preparation of bids, proposal, reports, and updates for client meetings;
• Where required, participate in client discussions alongside Project Managers, helping ensure consistent communication and professional engagement;
• Help maintain clear and timely communication with clients by supporting Project Managers in preparing structured updates and reporting outputs.

Continuous improvement

• Contribute to the enhancement of PMO tools, processes, templates, and reporting methods.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• At least two years’ PMO experience, either in Project Support, Project Controls or Business Analysis;
• Preferable industry experience in Engineering and / or Professional / Consulting services; demonstrable internal and external client facing interactions;
• No sector specialism required, but an interest in the UK Aerospace and / or Defence sectors would be advantageous;
• Qualification in one of the following : APM PMQ, APM PFQ, APMG Project Planning & Control or PRINCE2 is desirable;
• Awareness of financial concepts such as budgets, forecasts and invoicing;
• Knowledge of business management software and ERP applications such as; SAP, MS Project and / or MS Dynamics CRM or SalesForce;
• High competence of MS Office Suite; mainly Excel & Powerpoint;
• Demonstrable experience of being highly organised, ability to succeed in fast paced environments and the ability to interpret complex data sets;
• Due to sensitivity of the work we deliver, you will either have existing Security Clearance, or MUST be a British citizen, willing to undertake the vetting process.

About RINA

RINA is a global engineering consultancy, working for the Defence, Energy, Marine, Transport, Infrastructure and Industrial sectors. We have been at the forefront of providing innovative engineering solutions for more than 160 years, assisting clients in the most effective, safe and sustainable way. RINA employs c6,000 staff, operating in 70 countries.

About RINA Aerospace & Defence (ASD) Consulting

RINA ASD UK is a 100 strong engineering consulting business to the Defence sector (Army, Navy, Airforce, Aviation), working on the most technically advanced equipment including submarine, rotary, autonomous systems and fighter jet. We provide a portfolio of consultancy services including Training Design, Safety Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support and Project Management. We are proud of our strong reputation we have with our clients, and Project Controls sits front and centre in ensuring our reputation remains.

Benefits

• Matched 6% pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Insurance
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)– option to buy more
• Smart / hybrid Working policy
• Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership)
• Pay for professional membership
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Vehicle scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.