Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

Office: Leominster

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and support cutting-edge technology that operates in some of the world s harshest and most critical environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our innovations keep technology running safely, reliably, and consistently.

Our solutions include industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communications, antennas, and advanced imaging technology. You ll find our products powering everything from deep-sea exploration to high-speed rail networks, ensuring that vital systems work where failure is not an option.

When you join us, you ll become part of an organisation that values its people and invests in your success from day one.

What you will be doing

As a Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and clients, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Project Management team with planning, reporting, and coordination.
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Helping to prepare quotations, track project costs, and manage change controls.
• Supporting project review meetings and producing detailed project documentation.
• Monitoring risks, issues, and milestones to keep delivery on track.
• Taking and circulating meeting minutes, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in project delivery and customer satisfaction.

This is a varied role that will give you exposure to both technical and client-facing projects in a fast-paced environment, offering excellent opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, adaptable, and proactive.
• Previous experience in similar role within the Defense Industry
• A confident communicator, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Determined and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen to learn and open to developing new skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.

Experience in project support or delivery within a technical environment is desirable but not essential. A Project Management qualification would also be helpful but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Steatite, we recognise the hard work and dedication of our people.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 4x salary death in service cover
• Westfield Healthcare plan (including wellbeing app, discounts, and employee assistance programme)
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee Share Scheme (after 12 months)

Ready to play your part in delivering technology that makes a difference? Apply now and join us on our journey from the ocean floor to the edge of space.