Project Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm is looking for Project Support Officers to join their team in support of the UK Government’s Net Zero 2050 initiative. This role involves managing project documentation, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring project compliance and completion. The successful candidates will benefit from a hybrid working model, with extensive employee benefits including medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical and dental insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Travel and life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management or Engineering on large projects desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering the HPC Project engineering contract.
• Monitor client governance processes, track milestones and budgets.
• Coordinate meetings and produce project documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Budget awareness

Job description

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Project Support Officer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Do you have the energy to transform?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides engineering consultancy services across multiple industry sectors worldwide. With operations in 40 countries and over 6000 staff, our UK business is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. We are committed to delivering high-value engineering services and achieving steady growth.

We are seeking motivated and qualified Project Support Officers to join our Technical Communities in the South West of England. Be part of the mega-infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Role

This Project Support Officer role involves supporting project managers to deliver the HPC Project engineering contract, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedule, and quality standards.

Key Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities

• Support the Responsible Designer (RD) Contract Project Managers in managing the RD Contract effectively.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Assist in delivering the contract safely, on time, within budget, and meeting technical requirements.
• Monitor and manage client governance processes, track milestones, deadlines, and budgets.
• Coordinate meetings, produce project documentation, reports, and guidance.
• Manage issues within the contract, escalate when necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in Project Management or Engineering on large projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Budget and commercial awareness.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Hybrid working model.
• Benefits include private medical and dental insurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, ongoing training, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, travel and life insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Note: Role holders will need to undergo Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and have the right to work in the UK.