Project Assistant

Are you looking to kickstart your career in project management? Expleo is excited to announce an opening for a Project Assistant to join our dynamic engineering team in Preston. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow and support our expanding Air Support Department.
Collaborate with Engineering Teams and Project Managers to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
Perform project reporting and scheduling tasks utilising MS Office Suite.
Assist in the development and maintenance of tracking databases and Kanban boards.
Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), trackers, and metrics are current and relevant.
Support in resolving queries and issues.
Develop an understanding of business processes and procedures.
Provide assistance with various aspects of project management.
Relevant Work Experience: Any internships or previous roles in project support or administration.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with project management software/tools.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills.
Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Practical knowledge gained through job-related training and hands-on experience, focusing on practical rather than theoretical skills.
Proficient in IT and quick to learn new systems/software.
Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
Basic understanding of project team structures and processes.
Effective information gathering and problem-solving abilities.
Keen to adopt best practices and work effectively in a team.
Strong communication skills.
Accurate and timely work within standard procedures, impacting team effectiveness.
Familiarity with project management (PM) policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
Understanding of various PM tools, techniques, and practices.
Preferably, some experience working within a project team, though not essential.
Basic knowledge of PM governance is advantageous but not required.
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
Must be willing to work onsite at our Head Office in Preston.
Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive