At a Glance
- Tasks: Support major capital projects and ensure optimal delivery through effective project management.
- Company: Join Associated British Ports, a leader in sustainable infrastructure and community service.
- Benefits: Long-term career path, travel opportunities, and a focus on health and safety.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be part of transformative projects that impact communities and the energy sector.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in capital infrastructure projects and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
At Associated British Ports (ABP), we proudly serve our customers and our communities in pursuit of our ambitious missions which are ‘Keeping Britain Trading’ and ‘Enabling the Energy Transition’. These are underpinned by a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and our people. To support our ambitious growth, it is key for ABP to have a strong delivery engine for transforming new opportunities into reality.
We have a vacancy within the Major Projects group for an Assistant Project Manager to support development and delivery of key port infrastructure that will support further our twin missions of Keeping Britain Trading and Enabling the Energy Transition. The purpose of this role is to ensure optimal delivery of the business case through strong cross-functional project management, with the returns of the project optimised throughout its lifecycle. This position offers a long-term career path for project professionals that enjoy the challenge of varying project and geographical environments.
Our projects are delivered within our regional context, and this role will deliver in strong collaboration with regional functions. This is critical to ensure we adapt to the local conditions and leverage the resources and expertise already established. 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 a large-scale port infrastructure project in South Wales.
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.
Assistant Project Manager in Cardiff employer: Associated British Ports
At ABP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Humber Region where innovation meets tradition. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive culture and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can thrive while managing a diverse property portfolio. With competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and strategic impact in one of the UK's most significant industrial hubs.
