Job Description

Role: (PMO) Administrator

Location: Stroud, Gloucester

Salary: From 32,000 - 40,000

The Role

We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Management Office (PMO) professional to support the successful delivery of our technical and commercial projects.

This is an administrative role where you could progress in the future but right now, we need someone who can do PMO duties, managing programme management software and communicate with the team and engineers on progress on building the plant, reporting on UK government funding, submitting reports and investigating procurement on materials. Reporting to the Engineering Programme Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring clear project tracking, documentation, and coordination across multiple workstreams.

This is a hands-on role with excellent scope for growth. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to strengthen our project systems and processes and help drive delivery as we scale.

PMO experience to hit the ground running is key and having an electrical and Construction experience is secondary.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination: Support the scheduling, and execution of cross-functional projects, with a focus on engineering development timelines. Project Planning: Build and maintain the project and programme plans assisting the project managers Tracking & Reporting: Maintain project tracking along with schedules and dashboards to monitor progress, identify risks, and support weekly/monthly reporting cycles. Documentation & Governance: Manage project documentation (e.g., action logs, meeting notes, risk registers, Gantt charts), ensuring consistency and version control. Risk & Issue Management: Track project risks and issues, follow up on mitigation actions, and escalate concerns as needed. Team Coordination: Liaise with technical and non-technical teams to support resource planning and ensure milestones are clearly communicated and delivered. Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of PMO tools and processes to enhance visibility, accountability, and efficiency. Grant & Funding Support: Assist with reporting to public sector or grant funders in collaboration with the Engineering Programme Manager and Business Development team

About You

Essential:

Proven experience in a project support or PMO role, ideally within engineering, clean tech, or technology R&D environments. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Experience working with technical teams in early-stage or rapidly scaling companies. Exposure to agile or hybrid delivery methodologies. Familiarity with innovation grants or publicly funded R&D projects. Experience submitting progress reports to grant funders Prince2, PMP, or similar certification. A genuine interest in clean energy, sustainability, or climate solutions.

Why Join Us?

Join an ambitious start-up at the forefront of the climate tech revolution. Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals in an innovative and supportive environment. Play a key role in scaling ground-breaking carbon-negative technologies. Competitive salary and future potential for share options/equity.

Company Benefits

Flexible working hours: Work 8 hours between 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility available on request) Private health insurance Company 'baker days': Fun and engaging off-site team days - past activities have included e-biking in the Cotswolds and raft building in South Cerney Access to company e-bikes for commuting or leisure use Free parking on-site Holiday allowance: 33 days including bank holidays Your birthday off as an extra day of leave Share Option scheme Significant opportunity to grow your career in Project Management

How to Apply

Please send a CV to rosie@waverecruitment.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person