Project Engineer in Southampton

We are 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. We are 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 manage 21 ports around the country, supporting 119,000 jobs and contributing £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 3 million cruise passengers, and handle exports in excess of £40Bn through the 2nd largest container terminal in the UK. In the last few years, we have expanded the port through the acquisition of the Marchwood Military Port where we have already delivered a number of key projects.

Due to recent internal promotions within the team, we are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to cover projects across our Southampton ports. Managing projects valued between £50k to £20m, we are after 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 currently in flight include major dredging works, renewals of road and walkways, new sheds for building products and car storage expansion.

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 will have experience of overseeing contractor and consultant works on similar sized projects.

• 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).
• Experience of Marine Infrastructure projects, desirable, but not essential.

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.

Closing date for applications is 22nd February, followed by a two-stage interview process involving a first stage Teams interview and second stage competency interview and short presentation task.