Project Delivery 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.

We're the UK's largest port operator with 21 Ports around the country. We handle around a quarter of the UKs seaborne trade and over £157 Billion annually. Due to our expansion on the Humber region we're looking to recruit an experienced Project Delivery Manager to join our Major Projects team to lead the delivery of a £170m CAPEX project. You'll be initially building a new jetty to increase our cargo handling capabilities in Immingham, but over the longer term you'll assist with infrastructure projects across the group. 

You'll be responsible for leading the project delivery utilising regional and group experts. You should have demonstrable experience of proactively identifying and addressing risk & opportunities, driving the effective use of integrated project programmes and schedules and driving the cost-effective use of external consultants and contractors. 

Key Accountabilities:

-  Optimise value of the business case throughout project delivery – ensuring the right cross-functional trade-offs are made
-  Conduct proactive cross-functional stakeholder engagement and communication (including core team membership)
-  Define work package and tender strategy
-  Ensure an effective resource plan is established optimising utilising the existing regional organisation
-  Ensure project reporting and documentation management are functioning as per the needs of the project and in accordance with ABP procedures
-  Ensure costs are managed to provide optimal value for the company
-  Ensure changes to project scope are handled in a controlled and conscious manner. Maintain change control procedure

Required Skills & Experience: 
-  Strong track record of project delivery – motivated by delivering enhanced project value
-  Hands on approach with a key focus on critical deliverables
-  Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to understand all functional drivers
-  Ability to operate in a ‘lean’ client model understanding the practical way forward to reach results
-  Experience of CDM 2015 Regulations and an appreciation of environmental regulations
-  Experience with Capital Projects above GBP 50-100million
-  Preferably experience on both contractor and client side
-  Experience with projects in a port environment
-  Project management qualification

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. 

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
 

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.