Project Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Atkins Full time

**Job Synopsis**:
We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join our growing Net Zero Energy Business. This position would be based in the central belt of Scotland (Glasgow or Bellshill), with a flexible mixture of home-working and office collaboration time expected.

**Let's create better, safe energy for tomorrow.**

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Read more about how you can thrive with us.

**Your Purpose**:
Within our Net Zero Energy Business we are working with major clients across the UK, Europe and Middle East to develop cutting edge energy transition, power generation, CCS, energy storage, Hydrogen production and storage, and Transmission and Distribution (onshore & offshore) projects. This in addition to our wider exciting portfolio of nuclear projects including fusion, large scale nuclear new build and small modular reactors. Our work is agile, across the project lifecycle from front end development to execution as we deliver cutting edge engineering solutions.

With our organisation, you will have opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your career and support the development of your peers.

Building strong and trusted relationships is a key attribute. You’ll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You’ll be client focused - being able to interface with clients, understand their needs and convert opportunities into successful workstreams.

The ever-changing conditions of the industry mean that we need individuals who can adapt, change and thrive when working in dynamic environments. Our global opportunities and innovation initiatives will allow you to excel and build upon your strengths as we continue our growth into existing and exciting emerging markets.

As a Project Support Officer in our Net Zero Energy Business in Glasgow, you will support project managers tackle complex practical, technical and commercial issues and thrive being agile to work constructively across a broad range of stakeholders; working with project teams that are either local to you or distributed across international locations.

Your primary responsibility is to support the implementation of project controls processes and tools across the wide range of projects within the Net Zero Energy Business portfolio, helping to ensure on time, cost efficient project delivery.

**Responsibilities**:

- Implementing standardised project controls tools and processes across the Net Zero Energy Business project portfolio
- Cost Management - maintaining project cost trackers by capturing actuals, ensuring correct invoicing, and updating forecasts
- Information Management - ensuring adherence to information management processes including storage and distribution of project information and supporting project managers with completion of mandatory project documentation and general project administration
- Risk Management - Supporting project managers maintain project risk registers
- Document Control - Maintaining project document registers and utilising our Electronic Document Management System - ProjectWise
- Subcontractor Management - Ensuring governance processes are followed for onboarding of new suppliers and ensuring accurate, on time payment of supplier invoices
- Potential for future development in project controls/project management

**What you can bring?**
- Methodical approach with meticulous attention to detail
- High level of proficiency in MS Office packages, particularly MS Excel
- High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
- Meticulous time management skills
- Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment
- Excellent communication and presentational skills
- Desire to learn and develop professional skills

**Why work for Atkins?**

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

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