Project Engineer

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.

Are you an Engineer looking to progress your career into Project Management? Would you like to take projects from inception, develop them, procure them, deliver them and see them being utilised in a busy port environment?

We're the largest port operator in the U.K. managing 21 ports around the country, all of which helps to support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, as we handle £150 billion of trade. Our Southampton port is the largest export port in the UK providing a critical link to our goal of Keeping Britain Trading! Annually we handle 900,000 vehicles, accepting 2 million cruise passengers, and handle exports in excess of £40Bn through the 3rd largest container terminal in the UK. In the last 12 months we've also taken over the operations of additional marine Terminals at Solent Gateway (Marchwood Military Port) which has greatly increased our project portfolio.
 
We're looking to recruit a Project Engineer into a newly created role to cover projects across our Southampton ports. Managing projects valued between £50k to £20m, you'll be, or want to be, a Civil Engineering focused Project Manager with experience of infrastructure works. Working on a variety of assets from 100-year-old dock walls, large portal frame sheds, rail, drainage, pavements and jetties, this role has huge variety.

Recent projects delivered by this team include a £15m container to rail facility and a £20m capital dredge. You should hold a Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or similar subject, as well as experience of delivering your own projects. A strong commitment to Health and Safety is essential and you'll have experience of overseeing contractor and consultant works on similar sized projects.
 
Skills & Experience
•    H&S and Environmental experience in engineering projects.
•    Project management of engineering works.
•    Great communication and team working skills.
•    An enthusiastic and confident nature.
•    Experience of contract management.
•    PC Literate with experience in Word and Excel.
•    Chartered member or working towards (ideal).
 
Why should you work for ABP?
•    Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
•    Work within an exciting, driven, 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
 
We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare and dental, 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.
 

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.