Project Support Officer (fixed term appointment 18 months)

462359 Project Support Officer (fixed term appointment 18 months)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 21st June 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £30,485 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months) – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Project Support Officer to join our Estates team, supporting a portfolio of over 480 sites across the UK. You’ll play a key role in delivering vital building, refurbishment, and fit-out projects that enable our coastguard and marine services to operate effectively.

Top Responsibilities

Provide contract and project administrative support for building, refurbishment, and fit-out works, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Work closely with Programme and Project Managers to plan, procure, commission, and manage projects, maintaining accurate records and processing supplier invoices in line with government guidelines
Support project reporting, cost tracking, and compliance with agency processes and statutory responsibilities
Liaise with stakeholders and suppliers, including contract management for furniture procurement
Help prepare clear, concise project reports for stakeholder groups and programme boards.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Proven experience supporting new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects, delivering to time and budget.
Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
The ability to plan, implement, manage, and monitor programmes and projects.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/43boFHY

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 21^st June 2026