At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their life-cycles.
- Company: World Class Defence Organisation with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £30.00 per hour, hybrid working, and potential for long-term contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and local training provided.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in project management within a dynamic engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in project support, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Support Analyst Advanced Excel subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Experienced Project Officer / Project Coordinator / Project Support
- Excel Essentials - demonstrable use of lookup and conditional based formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables
- Power Query and Power BI report maintenance experience desirable
- SAP materials management system
- Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential
- Certification in Project Management would be an advantage
- At least 3 years of project support experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Supporting the Project Managers and Project Teams in the co-ordination, planning and control of projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio
This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project Officer supports the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:
- Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators
- Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost
- Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings
- Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management
- Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions
- Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast
- Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules
- Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments
Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications):
- Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions
- A clear, strong and effective communicator
- Numerate and confident with basic mathematics
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level
- Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations and planning tools
- Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system
- Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential
- Other PM tools would be acceptable
- Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate
Project Support Analyst Advanced Excel employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading Defence Organisation located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a focus on employee growth, we offer long-term contract opportunities and competitive rates, alongside a unique 4-day working week that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of technology, delivering exceptional software solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.
