Project Manager (Major Projects)

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are now seeking a Project Manager (Major Projects) to lead delivery of high-profile, complex infrastructure projects that directly contribute to our growth ambitions and the UK’s energy transition.

As a Project Manager in our Major Projects team, you will take ownership of projects typically ranging from £20m up to £200m+ CAPEX, leading them across their full lifecycle from Strategic Definition to Operational Handover.

You will work cross-functionally with ABP colleagues and delivery partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the highest safety and quality standard.

Area of focus in the near term include:
Marine Infrastructure

Leading development of marine infrastructure and works, a significant package of new quay wall, land reclamation and dredging works valued more than £500m. You will interface with colleagues leading development of landside infrastructure and utilities, plus ABP’s marine team to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to develop and deliver robust business cases, ensuring value for money and strong return on investment.
• Oversee design, procurement, planning consents and construction delivery, managing contractors and internal resources to achieve high performance.
• Develop and implement stakeholder and statutory engagement strategies, including with local communities, regulators, and customers.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and dependencies, ensuring compliance with ABP’s standards for health, safety and sustainability.
• Champion best practice in project management, contributing to continuous improvement across the Major Projects team.

Skills & Experience

 Essential:

• Proven track record in managing major capital infrastructure projects (£20m+).
• Experience of planning and consenting processes (pre-application through to discharge of conditions).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with Executive-level stakeholders.
• Flexibility to travel to ABP ports and project locations across the UK.

Desirable:

• Degree in Project Management or relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g. CEng MICE, MAPM or similar).
• Experience in marine and/or port regeneration   projects.
• Knowledge of environmental regulation and nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels