Dock Master (Marine Technical)

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.

Our Humber region is the UK’s largest port industrial cluster, comprised of four ports handling over 10% of the UK’s seaborne trade, with over 30,000 shipping movements per year. This activity is supported by our Marine team, which is seeking a Dock Master with a strong marine technical background to join the team. You will manage marine operations within the ports, taking specific responsibility for one port within the region. You\’ll also lead on port development projects across all four ports, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. You should have prior involvement with developing port-based or similar infrastructure projects and provide marine technical expertise. Managing a team of 5 Assistant Dock Masters, you\’ll have strong management capabilities with experience of coaching and developing staff while maintaining exceptional standards of safety.

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.
• 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.

Accountabilities Of The Role

• Discharge the duties of Dock Master for the Statutory Harbour Authorities areas as defined in the appropriate legislation.
• Act as the departmental lead for port development projects and marine infrastructure, providing appropriate marine technical expertise and ensuring safety of navigation risk management.
• Liaise with the Operations function on port requirements, incidents, and other operational activities.
• Monitor the implementation of the Marine Safety Management System to ensure compliance with legislation, ABP Marine Policy, and the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and HR policies.
• Take operational responsibility for serious marine casualties or incidents and investigations, including liaison with the HSE / MCA / MAIB.
• Maintain regular liaison with Dock users, adjacent Harbour Authorities, and regulatory authorities.
• Support the preparation, monitoring and execution of the departmental capital and operational cost budgets.
• Manage, develop, and train marine staff ensuring they have sufficient knowledge to operate independently.

Skills & Experience

• STCW II/2 Master or Chief Mate qualification, or alternative qualification such as UK Harbour Master Certificate, with appropriate experience.
• Senior level experience in port management or managing a statutory authority.
• Experience of port development projects.
• Experience managing marine environmental matters and knowledge of marine consenting regimes.
• Thorough knowledge of modern risk-based safety management techniques and marine and H&S legislation.
• Ability to balance commercial and operational requirements and facilitate continuous improvement.
• High standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience in marine accident investigation, incident management, and emergency planning (Ideal).
• Experience liaising with regulators, statutory bodies, and other key stakeholders (Ideal).

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (up to 8% with employer matching +2), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days), and a wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We provide an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy offering ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Closing date for applications is: 24th January, with interviews scheduled for the first week in February. Please note you may not receive contact until the closing date.

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. ABP undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, contributing to a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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