Project Support Officer - Transport

Civic Recruitment Limited; Town of Greenwich (NY); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a proactive Project/Programme Support Officer to assist the Parking Design and Improvement Manager on major capital schemes and transport projects in Greenwich, UK. The role focuses on financial monitoring, procurement support, reporting, risk management and compliance with statutory and council procedures.

You will maintain records, track milestones, coordinate resources and stakeholders, and help with documentation and meetings to ensure timely delivery.

Competenze

• Experience providing project support 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.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working within Local Government, Transport, Highways, Parking or Infrastructure projects.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Project administration

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder coordination

Procurement support

Financial monitoring

Reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Local Government experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

MS Office

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Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

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.