Project Support Officer - Transport in Greenwich

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.

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