Project Support Officer

Nova Systems International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension

Up to £3,000 Annual Professional Development Allowance

25 days Annual Leave + UK Public Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible and Hybrid working

Free Parking

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Bristol is seeking a Project Support Officer. This role involves providing administrative support and coordinating projects, requiring strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to handle UK Security Clearance. The position offers a range of benefits including professional development allowances, flexible working, and 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with project management systems.
• Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Right to work in the UK without Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with project managers.
• Monitor and report on project outputs.
• Deputise for the Senior Project Support Officer.
• Support the management of the subcontractor process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project Management Qualifications

Experience in the Defence Sector

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions company partnering with Defence and Para-public clients to keep our nations and people safe and secure.

The Role

As a Project Support Officer within Nova Systems International, you will be part of the Project Support team within Business Operations and Assurance, which is part of the "Enabling" functions of the business.

You will work across all programmes, ensuring Programme Managers have high‑level administrative support and project coordination, and you will support the development and implementation of effective administrative systems, processes and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Build trusted relationships with team members, project and programme managers and Nova General Managers to provide the appropriate project support, including support on the project management system, invoicing, budget and forecasting, programme review and reporting
• Support to projects using Nova's Project Management System
• Monitoring and managing the Opportunities and Contact inboxes
• Participate in opportunity pipeline activities (monitor opportunities / contracts, attend bid meetings and take minutes, monthly opportunity analysis)
• Monitor and report on project outputs and outcomes as required and support Project Managers in achieving project outcomes, including monthly financial reporting to companywide timescales
• Maintain relationships with customers, clients, contractors and key stakeholders in the Aerospace sector to promote and support the delivery of the project, in line with the role
• As a team member, to help identify, create, and continually review the appropriate management information for project support, including project performance, risks and opportunities
• Provide wider PMO services as required
• Deputise for the Senior Project Support Officer when required.
• Support the management of the subcontractor process
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in data analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• An understanding of project finances
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, able to operate with a degree of autonomy
• Attention to detail and working to company deadlines
• Flexible, positive and committed team member, who works to very high standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
• Takes initiative to update own skills
• High level of organisational skills
• Experience working in the Defence Sector
• PowerBI
• Project Management Qualifications

Security and Eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without Sponsorship
• Ability to hold UK Security Clearance
• UK Drivers Licence

Why Join us?

At Nova Systems, you'll be part of a mission‑driven team that values innovation, trust, and collaboration. We offer a supportive environment for learning and development, backed by our professional development allowance, mentoring, and opportunities to work on impactful UK and global defence projects.

Benefits

• 8.5% Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Up to £3,000 Annual Professional Development Allowance
• 25 days Annual Leave + UK Public Holidays
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Loyalty Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Up to 6 Weeks Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounts and more
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Free Parking

Please Note

Due to the nature of the work Nova does with the UK Ministry of Defence we are required to comply with government regulations related to BPSS background checks and security clearances, refusal to participate will result in withdrawal of the offer.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual. Armed Forces Covenant. We recognize the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business.

Working Conditions

We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and General Business

Industries

Business Consulting and Services and Engineering Services