Project Officer

Our client, a partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, needs an experienced Project Officer to work with manufacturing project teams. The Officer will deliver missiles and test equipment, adhering to project control methodologies, and support multiple deliverables. This role presents a stepping stone for progress within project management.

As a Project Officer, you will support multiple projects and sites as required, providing help to the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers with the delivery of tasks as follows:

What we're looking for:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and tenacious individual with solid prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly, strongly, and effectively.
• Numerate and confident in basic mathematics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing project support, particularly in an engineering or manufacturing setting, along with a certification in Project Management, would be considered an asset.
• Computer literacy skills, including proficiency in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations, and planning tools, are required (MS Project and Vision)
• Experience with SAP's materials management system and Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but optional.
• Experienced Project Officer/Coordinator, and Support.
• Local, job-specific training will be provided as appropriate.

What you'll get to do as a Project Officer:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting them regularly. They will act as a liaison between Manufacturing to ensure timely program delivery, quality, and cost, and provide information during internal reviews and meetings. The candidate will support the team in managing risks and opportunities effectively, and assist in compiling estimates and costs related to manufacturing at Completions. They will also be involved in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast, and compiling and maintaining project programs and schedules accurately. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage time effectively. They will maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments, and be willing to travel between client sites as required.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.