Projects Technician

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.

Our Humber region is comprised of 4 ports including Immingham and Hull, handling varied cargo including Containers, Agribulks, Timber products and biomass. Our project team delivers projects valued up to £20m, due to an internal promotion we''re looking to recruit an experience Project Technician to join the team. Ideally you'll come from a hands-on civil engineering environment working as a Site Manager, Site Engineer or setting out engineer - the role will be heavily involved with contractor management and engagement. You'll need practical experience of aligning to UK CDM Regulations. 

Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities
-  Managing on site work packages during development stage, including creation of PCI information and ensuring safe delivery of these packages in tandem with ABP’s Zero Harm policy.

-  The preparation of technical drawings using the latest AutoCAD and SolidWorks software.

-  To accurately carry out land surveying tasks using GPS technology.

-  To assist in the preparation and compilation of contractual documents predominantly utilising ICC and NEC. conditions of contract and prepare Schedule of prices and Specifications.

-  Assisting with deliverable reviews of Consultant and Contractor output to ensure a robust technical approach and that the scope and key outputs have been delivered

-  Monitoring of health and safety performance of Contractors.

-  Ensure the project is in accordance with statutory requirements and ABP policies and the Project Management Procedures (PMPs) are achieved.

Skills & Experience
-  HNC Building, Civil Engineering or Construction - ideally qualified to degree level

-  Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to understand all functional drivers.

-  PC Literate with experience in Word and Excel.

-  Good communication skills and team working skills.

-  Hands on approach with a key focus on critical deliverables.

-  NEBOSH construction certificate.

-  An awareness of H&S and Environmental considerations for Engineering projects.

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, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), 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. 

Closing Date for applications is 26th July.

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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