AddressWe’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 largest port operator in the United Kingdom, operating 21 ports around the country, split into 3 distinct regions - the largest, by number of Ports, being our Wales & Short Sea Ports region. This is a 16 port portfolio, ranging from East Anglia, the North West & Scotland and Wales & South West. Due to an internal promotion, we're currently looking to replace our Engineering Programme Manager in the Wales & South West region and we’re looking for candidates who live in South Wales or the Bristol area. The role is responsible for managing a team of Project Engineers and overseeing a portfolio of live projects valued at around £50m per annum (with a further £50m spend and involvement tied to projects within the region but sat with our Major Projects team). You'll need to have practical project delivery of engineering infrastructure projects to include Marine, Civils, Mechanical and Electrical.
You should have experience of manging a portfolio of multi-discipline engineering projects ideally covering Civils, Electrical and Marine. You should have strong Project Management skills ideally with APM certification (or in process) or Prince2 and have demonstrable experience of leading and mentoring a team of Project Engineers.
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
Key Accountabilities
• Safe, compliant and successful execution of the project pipeline
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment across all external bodies and internal parties
• Chair the Wales and South-West project portfolio review meetings ensuring sufficient resource is applied in or to deliver success
• Ensure project portfolio visibility (time, quality, cost), developing procurement strategies and project execution synergies
• Ensure alignment with group process and other senior project management colleagues across ABP.
• Mentor, coach and develop the project team and wider business
Required Skills and Experience
• Significant post qualification Project Management experience in an asset intensive industry.
• Educated to graduate degree level with relevant professional qualifications/professional body membership.
• Proven track record of managing the delivery of projects across all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge and experience of project management governance systems and continuous. improvement in a regulated and/or safety critical industry.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of projects across a diverse and wide geographical area.
• Technical background, ideally Chartered status, in Civil or Maine engineering - beneficial but not essential.
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.
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.
