Engineering Programme Manager

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.

Due to an internal move we're currently looking for an Engineering Programme Manager to join our Projects team in the Humber region. Specifically focusing on developing projects from RIBA Stage 0 through to Tender stage, this is an opportunity to help with shaping the port infrastructure and how we operate in the coming years. You should have prior experience in a previous development role working on industrial or commercial schemes valued up to £20m. Some exposure to NEC Contracts and Consenting is preferred, but you must have exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to accurately translate both internal and external stakeholders requirements into solid engineering projects. 

The role is responsible for managing a team of 4, and prior experience of direct report management is essential. The role can be based from either Hull or Immingham, but there will be project related travel across all 4 ports in the Humber region. 

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
-  To lead the overall direction and delivery of the assigned Engineering Projects activity in an effective and inspired manner. 

-  Ensuring the projects team have an aligned and agreed view of their performance and delivery expectations and of their role within the projects team. 

-  Supervising and monitoring of all project work being completed within the team.

-  Providing coaching and mentoring to the projects team members, ensuring high levels of motivation are maintained.

-  Ensuring compliance and adherence to HR and Health & Safety policies and procedures.

-  Production of robustly considered detailed plans which articulate scope, concept and design of project.

-  Preparing time and cost estimates, ensuring they are realistic and timely.

-  Preparing and supervising the preparation of tender documentation/specifications.

-  Liaising with other ABP departments, customers, Government Agencies and Planning Authorities.

-  Controlling contractors, consultants and legal advisers involved in the projects, ensuring quality and programme adherence.

Skills & Experience
-  Relevant technical, professional qualification.

-  Relevant Project Management qualification 

-  Experience of working within in an infrastructure development and delivery environment in a project management role 

-  Ability to create plans and coordinate project delivery.

-  Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner.

-  Ability to respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

-  Ability to manage a team’s workflow and ensure deadlines are met.

-  Excellent communication skills, good leadership skills as well as being persuasive, encouraging and motivating

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 30th June. 

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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