Project Support Officer (EVI Infrastructure)

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Project Support Officer to join the Transport Projects & Programmes team. You will assist in planning, coordinating and delivering Electric Vehicle Infrastructure highway projects, supporting project managers and two assistants, and handling day-to-day tasks related to documentation, progress tracking and reporting.

The role offers a two-year fixed-term appointment, 37 hours per week, based at County Hall in Leicester.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent.
• Experience using MS Office to produce reports and manage workload.
• Experience maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working to tight timescales and being a self-starter in workload management.
• Good understanding of policy, guidance and legislation to inform service delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to problem solve and identify efficient ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support a Project Manager and two Assistant Project Managers in planning, coordinating and delivering EVI highway projects.
• Develop project documentation and assist in tracking progress against timelines and budgets.
• Assist with risk management, project reporting and quality assurance.
• Contribute to ensuring value for money and high standards across projects.

Skills

MS Office

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Problem solving

Public sector experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £29,550 - £32,055 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term for two years

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Support Officer to join our Transport Projects & Programmes team within the Environment and Transport Department.

The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector highway projects and programmes that offer best value for money.

This is a two-year fixed term position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects that help shape the future of Leicestershire.

About the Role

The Project Support Officer position will support a Project Manager and two Assistant Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and delivering various Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) highway projects by handling day-to-day tasks such as developing project documentation, assisting in tracking project progress against timelines and budgets, assisting with risk management, project reporting and quality assurance.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent and/or demonstrable experience commensurate with the role.
• Experience of working in a Working in an office environment including the use of MS Office programmes to produce reports and manage workload.
• Experience of maintaining effective partnerships and workingrelationships with internal and external stakeholders which can include statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities.
• Experience of working to tight timescales and be a self-starter to manage your own workload.
• A good understanding of policy, guidance and legislation to inform service delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• An ability to problem solve and identify new and efficient ways of working..

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Oliver Rivera- Project Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]