Project Engineer

Associated British Ports; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK ports operator in Southampton seeks a Project Engineer to manage a variety of infrastructure projects valued up to £20 million. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience delivering projects, and a strong commitment to health and safety. You’ll oversee works on docks, rail, and other critical infrastructure while supporting the UK's economy and trade. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development within an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare and dental

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and personal development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering own projects in engineering.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety essential.
• Experience overseeing contractor and consultant works.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects valued between £50k to £20m.
• Work on infrastructure projects including docks, rail, and jetties.
• Oversee a variety of assets and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

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

Experience of Marine Infrastructure projects

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar subject

Job description

Overview

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.

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’re the largest port operator in the U.K. managing 21 ports around the country, all of which helps to support 119,000 jobs and contribute £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’ve expanded the port through the acquisition of the Marchwood Military Port where we’ve already delivered a number of key projects.

Due to recent internal promotions within the team, we’re looking to recruit a Project Engineer to cover projects across our Southampton ports. Managing projects valued between £50k to £20m, we’re 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\'ll have experience of overseeing contractor and consultant works on similar sized projects.

Skills & Experience

• 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.

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.