Highways & Transport Project Support Officer
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.59 to £21.54 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rate: £16.59 PAYE / £21.54 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 165252 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Project Support Officer to join our client based with the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Location: Sutton Civic Offices
Hours: 36 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)
Start Date: 08 December 2025 End Date: 08 February 2026
Pay Rate: £16.59 PAYE / £21.54 Umbrella
About the Client
The Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to delivering high-quality services across the community, with a strong focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. The Highways and Transport service plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and effective infrastructure for residents and stakeholders.
The Role
As Project Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Officer. You will assist in the delivery of high-profile projects across the Highways and Transport disciplines, ensuring effective communication, accurate record-keeping, and smooth coordination of activities. This is a key role in maintaining programme documentation, supporting financial processes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the delivery of Highways and Transport projects.
Communicate project stages to internal and external stakeholders.
Organise meetings, publications, and take minutes.
Maintain records, update project delivery plans, and conduct quality checks.
Provide financial support including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and preparing reports.
Manage and triage correspondence, including Highway Search enquiry responses.
Analyse data under direction and support process improvements.
Update website content with provided material.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in administration within an office environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Experience in maintaining administrative and monitoring systems.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and information management systems.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to establish and maintain efficient admin systems.
Competence in general administrative tasks such as typing and handling calls.
Location: Sutton Civic Offices
Hours: 36 per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00)
Start Date: 08 December 2025 End Date: 08 February 2026
Pay Rate: £16.59 PAYE / £21.54 Umbrella
About the Client
The Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to delivering high-quality services across the community, with a strong focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. The Highways and Transport service plays a vital role in ensuring safe, sustainable, and effective infrastructure for residents and stakeholders.
The Role
As Project Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Officer. You will assist in the delivery of high-profile projects across the Highways and Transport disciplines, ensuring effective communication, accurate record-keeping, and smooth coordination of activities. This is a key role in maintaining programme documentation, supporting financial processes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the delivery of Highways and Transport projects.
Communicate project stages to internal and external stakeholders.
Organise meetings, publications, and take minutes.
Maintain records, update project delivery plans, and conduct quality checks.
Provide financial support including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and preparing reports.
Manage and triage correspondence, including Highway Search enquiry responses.
Analyse data under direction and support process improvements.
Update website content with provided material.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in administration within an office environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Experience in maintaining administrative and monitoring systems.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and information management systems.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to establish and maintain efficient admin systems.
Competence in general administrative tasks such as typing and handling calls.