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 have 87 km of Quay and 5000 ha of port estate while handling approximately 100 mill tonnes of cargo every year across many different industries. We have around 900 ha of unused development land and strong growth ambitions. To support our ambitious growth, it is key for ABP to have a strong delivery engine for transforming new opportunities into reality.
What you’ll be doing:
As the Head of Contract and Cost Management, you will serve as a leader in delivering value through the strategic management of Contractual and Cost matters, delivering consistent project outcomes. You will drive collaboration across regional functions, adapting strategies to the local context while maximising the efficacy of existing resources.
This role possesses extensive client-side experience with a preference for additional exposure to contractor-side operations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the construction ecosystem. You will be responsible for steering the Cost and Contract Management (CCM) operations on Major Projects with budgets ranging from GBP 20 million to over GBP 200 million, requiring significant financial oversight and strategic acumen. You will also enhance financial returns by expediting project delivery, minimizing capital expenditures, and fostering a proactive commercial response to market dynamics and ability to respond to commercial opportunities.
This role will lead and oversee all cost and contractual matters ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, partnering closely with the Major Projects, Development and Delivery teams. You will develop, execute and monitor a comprehensive contract management, Cost Management, and change management framework to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project development and delivery. You will lead the establishment of uniform cost planning, estimating and reporting methodologies across Major Projects to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial forecasting.
What we need:
- Mastery of Contract Strategy and Practice, including familiarity with NEC3/4, ICC, and FIDIC contractual frameworks
- Proficient in Cost Estimating and Budgeting, underpinned by robust Commercial Management skills
- Expertise in Procurement and Tendering processes, complemented by acute Financial Analysis capabilities
- Demonstrable ability to navigate Conflict Avoidance, Dispute Resolution, Adjudication, and Arbitration scenario
- Advanced understanding of Value Management and Value Engineering principles, with proven application in project delivery
- Strong Leadership presence, proficient mentoring abilities, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, critical analytical thinking, and effective time management.
The role is required to be based in either London, Humber or Southampton, with flexibility to travel to various locations across the UK, and with on-site presence expected Monday to Friday.
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.
