Project Officer

  • Gold Group
  • Bolton, Lancashire
  • Jan 16, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Bolton - Hybrid Working

Pay Rate: 30p/h IR35

Contract Length: 12 Months

Join Our Team as a Project Officer and Drive Project Coordination to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous Project Officer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bolton and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

About Us:

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Project Support to contribute to our continued success.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Project Officer?

  • Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Acting as an interface within Manufacturing to support programme delivery, quality, and cost control
  • Providing, understanding, and presenting information at internal reviews and meetings
  • Supporting Risk and Opportunity management activities
  • Assisting with the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completion (CAC)
  • Assisting in the compilation and analysis of workload forecasts
  • Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules
  • Maintaining and improving interfaces with internal customers and external departments
  • Supporting coordination across multiple projects and manufacturing sites
  • Occasional travel between client sites as required

What are we looking for in our next Project Officer?

  • An enthusiastic, proactive, and tenacious approach to work
  • Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage day-to-day tactical decisions
  • Clear, confident, and effective communication skills
  • Good numeracy skills and confidence with basic mathematics
  • Knowledge and experience in the basic application of Project Management skills at a support or assistant level
  • Strong computer literacy with proven experience using:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Planning and scheduling tools
  • Experience using SAP Materials Management or an alternative materials management system
  • Experience with Primavera P6 planning tool is preferred but not essential (other PM tools are acceptable)

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Project Officer, this is the opportunity for you!

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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