Project Support Officer - Transport

Zohorecruit; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Project Support role in Greenwich to assist the Parking Design and Improvement Manager with major capital transport schemes from inception to completion.

The role covers project administration, records management, procurement support, performance reporting and risk management across transport and infrastructure programmes. It requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate resources and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing project support or project administration within a complex organisation.
• Experience maintaining project records, performance data and reporting information.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience maintaining project tracking spreadsheets.
• Experience supporting procurement, contract administration or financial monitoring activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project support for major capital schemes and transport improvement projects.
• Assist in the management and administration of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support project managers in planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• Prepare procurement documentation and assist with procurement processes in accordance with Council procedures.
• Assist with the management and coordination of consultants, contractors and design resources.
• Maintain project records, databases, documentation and filing systems.
• Develop, maintain and update project tracking tools, including Excel spreadsheets and reporting templates.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, budgets and delivery timescales.
• Produce project reports, performance information and management updates.
• Support financial monitoring, expenditure tracking and budget control activities.
• Assist with risk management processes, identifying and escalating project risks and issues where appropriate.
• Ensure project documentation complies with relevant legislation, governance requirements and Council procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance and support quality assurance activities.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops and project reviews, including preparing agendas and taking minutes where required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and external organisations to support project delivery.
• Support the preparation of reports, business cases, briefing notes and other project documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of project information and performance data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support effective programme delivery.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Administrative skills

Project administration

Reporting experience

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 25/09/2026

Job Information

City Greenwich

Province Greenwich

Postal Code SE10

Job Description

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive project and programme support to the Parking Design and Improvement Manager in the delivery of major capital schemes and transport-related projects from inception through to completion.

The postholder will support the management and administration of projects across a range of transport and infrastructure programmes, ensuring effective financial monitoring, procurement support, performance reporting, risk management and compliance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.

The role will play a key part in supporting successful project delivery by maintaining accurate records, monitoring project performance and assisting project managers with the coordination of resources, contractors and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project support for major capital schemes and transport improvement projects.
• Assist in the management and administration of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support project managers in planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• Prepare procurement documentation and assist with procurement processes in accordance with Council procedures.
• Assist with the management and coordination of consultants, contractors and design resources.
• Maintain project records, databases, documentation and filing systems.
• Develop, maintain and update project tracking tools, including Excel spreadsheets and reporting templates.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, budgets and delivery timescales.
• Produce project reports, performance information and management updates.
• Support financial monitoring, expenditure tracking and budget control activities.
• Assist with risk management processes, identifying and escalating project risks and issues where appropriate.
• Ensure project documentation complies with relevant legislation, governance requirements and Council procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance and support quality assurance activities.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops and project reviews, including preparing agendas and taking minutes where required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and external organisations to support project delivery.
• Support the preparation of reports, business cases, briefing notes and other project documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of project information and performance data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support effective programme delivery.

Requirements

• Experience providing project support or project administration within a complex organisation.
• Experience maintaining project records, performance data and reporting information.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience maintaining project tracking spreadsheets.
• Experience supporting procurement, contract administration or financial monitoring activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within Local Government, Transport, Highways, Parking or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting capital programmes or improvement projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
• Experience using project management software or reporting systems.
• Understanding of project governance, risk management and performance monitoring principles.