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.
Why should you work for ABP? 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 a competitive salary and benefits package.
Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership To help deliver this transformation, we are expanding our Major Projects team and have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to support the development and delivery of large‑scale port infrastructure projects. This role will play a key part in the Future Port Talbot project, a major regeneration initiative in the energy sector currently in its early stages. The Opportunity
As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in turning high‑value opportunities into real‑world delivery. Working within cross-functional project teams and alongside regional operations, engineering, commercial and property colleagues, you’ll help ensure our major projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the delivery of major capital projects by: Maintaining project documentation, schedules and reporting to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality objectives.
Assisting with the development of business cases and project options to secure strong value for money.
Managing scope, risk, change and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Supporting stakeholder and community engagement activities, including planning and consenting processes.
Coordinating procurement and contract administration, ensuring best value and reduced risk to ABP.
Encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Major Projects team.
Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing in all activities. Skills and Experiences
Essential minimum 3 years’ experience supporting capital infrastructure projects.
Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills.
Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Flexibility to work across the UK, with regular travel to ABP ports and partner locations (all travel covered in line with policy).
Experience in transport, maritime, rail, logistics or port environments.
Developing or delivering major infrastructure.
Positive, high‑energy attitude with a proactive and self‑motivated approach.
Flexibility to travel within the WSSP region and beyond. Ideal Degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
Working towards (or membership of) APM, ICE or similar body.
Familiarity with nationally significant infrastructure projects, consenting processes or environmental regulation across the UK.
Basic understanding of construction contracts The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% with a 5% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very training strong academy that offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.
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