Dock Master (Marine Technical)

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 the UK’s largest port industrial cluster, comprised of four ports handling almost a quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade, with over 30,000 shipping movements per year. This activity is supported by our Marine team, which after a restructure of responsibilities is seeking a Dock Master with a strong marine technical background to join the team. You will join a small group of four colleagues who are responsible for managing marine operations within the ports, taking specific responsibility for one port within the region. Alongside this, you'll lead on port development projects across all four ports, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. You should have prior involvement with developing port-based or similar infrastructure projects and be able to provide marine technical expertise in this matter. Managing a team of 5 Assistant Dock Masters you'll have strong management capabilities with experience of coaching and developing staff whilst maintaining exceptional standards of safety.

Why should you work for ABP?

-  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 Of The Role
-  To discharge the duties of Dock Master for the Statutory Harbour Authorities areas as defined in the appropriate legislation, and as required by the departmental structure.

-  To act as the departmental lead for port development projects, and for marine infrastructure and critical asset management, providing appropriate marine technical expertise and ensuring the management of safety of navigation risk and conservancy objectives.

-  To closely liaise with the Operations function on port requirements, incidents and other port operational activities.

-  To monitor the implementation of the Marine Safety Management System to ensure all Ports comply with legislation, ABP Marine Policy, the PMSC and the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and HR policies.

-  Take operational responsibility for the control of serious marine casualties or incidents and investigations including subsequent liaison with the HSE / MCA / MAIB.

-  Maintain regular liaison with Dock users, adjacent Harbour Authorities and regulatory authorities.

-  Support the preparation, monitoring and execution of the departmental capital and operational cost budgets.

-  Responsible for the ongoing management, development and training of marine staff ensuring the job holders have sufficient knowledge to be able to operation independently on a day-to-day basis.

Skills & Experience
-  STCW II/2 Master or Chief Mate qualification, or alternative qualification such as UK Harbour Master Certificate, with appropriate experience. 

-  Senior level experience in port management or in managing a statutory authority. 

-  Experience of port development projects. 

-  Experience of managing marine environmental matters, knowledge of marine consenting regimes. 

-  Thorough knowledge and understanding of modern risk-based safety management techniques and systems, and marine and H&S legislation 

-  An understanding of, and ability to balance, commercial and operational requirements, ability to facilitate continuous improvement and deliver consistent high quality marine services. 

-  High standard of communication skills, both verbal and written 

-  Strong planning and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to identifying solutions to problems, and the ability to apply good judgement and reasoning in problem solving and decision making. 

-  Full Driving Licence

-  Experience of marine accident investigation, incident management, emergency planning, exercising and response. (Ideal) 

-  Experience in liaising with regulators, statutory bodies, and other key stakeholders. (Ideal) 

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one contributory pension from day one (up to 8% with employer matching +2%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 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: 24th January, with interviews scheduled for the first week in February. Please note you may not receive contact until the closing date.
 

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.