Project Support Officer

Manpower UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Project Support Officer in Bristol for a significant infrastructure project. This role requires strong organizational and analytical skills to support project delivery, working with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include managing reports, facilitating meetings, and utilizing tools like Power BI. Offering a competitive day rate between £170–£190, this position allows for hybrid work flexibility and is crucial for shaping the UK's energy future.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a fast‑paced project environment with shifting priorities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and confident working independently.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with composure and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and delivery of work within various contracts.
• Produce professional written reports and presentations.
• Maintain reporting standards and deliver accurate outputs.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops for collaboration.
• Administer reporting and document management platforms.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI (familiarity)

Tools

Power BI

Teamcenter

Asite

Job description

Project Support Officer

Location : Aztec West, Bristol (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on site)

Rate : £170-£190 per day

The Opportunity

Join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects - Hinkley Point C, Britain's first new nuclear power station in over 30 years.

We're looking for a Project Support Officer (PSO) to provide professional and proactive support within the Technical Directorate. You'll work closely with leadership teams, Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers and key stakeholders, helping to deliver design, surveillance and safety case activities that are essential to the success of this world‑class project.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with strong organisational and analytical skills to work at the heart of a dynamic, high‑performing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support coordination and delivery of work within the Responsible Designer and Nuclear Services contracts (annual Task Orders).
• Produce professional written reports and presentations for Senior Leadership, Board members and key stakeholders.
• Maintain reporting standards and deliver accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly outputs.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing project updates, risk and issue reports.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to promote collaboration across delivery teams and consultants.
• Manage the shared PMO mailbox and calendar, ensuring efficient handling of queries.
• Maintain intranet pages and support communication tools via Microsoft SharePoint.
• Administer reporting and document management platforms, including Power BI, Teamcenter, and Asite.
• Deliver a professional, accurate and reliable support service at all times.

About the Environment

You'll be working within the Technical Directorate Commercial Management PMO team — a vital function supporting project delivery.

The nuclear safety culture is central to our work, promoting openness, precision and continuous improvement. You'll be part of an ambitious and safety‑conscious environment where thousands of people collaborate to deliver one of the most complex engineering projects in the world.

Who You Are

• Experienced in a fast‑paced project environment with shifting priorities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and confident working independently.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with composure and clarity.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong relationship builder who can engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Confident in data analysis and reporting.
• Experienced in providing high‑quality administrative or business support.
• Able to identify and suggest improvements to processes and systems.

Why Join Us

Be part of a historic national project shaping the UK's energy future.

Work in a hybrid environment offering flexibility and collaboration.

Gain experience within a high‑profile technical and commercial management team.

Competitive day rate (£170-£190) with long‑term contract potential.