Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK ports operator is seeking a Project Manager to manage capital works up to £20 million. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and execution of port infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary and regulatory standards. A background in construction, project management, or engineering is essential, along with strong HSE practices. This role requires travel to multiple port locations and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave

In-house training academy

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant fields or substantial experience.
• Proven project management experience in similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital works up to £20 million.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Coordinating with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Construction knowledge

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Surveying

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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.

Our Humber region is comprised of 4 ports (Hull, Immingham, Grimsby and Goole) and combined handle around 60 million tonnes of cargo annually. Offering services to customers in sectors such as off‑shore wind, containers, dry bulks, timer, ro‑ro & ferries, automotive and liquid bulks, the ports are cemented as a leading gateway for trade, providing reliable and resilient supply‑chain solutions from around the world.

Role Overview

We’re recruiting a Project Manager into our projects team to manage a portfolio of capital works up to £20 million in value. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution and successful delivery of port infrastructure projects—an essential role in developing port facilities to improve operational efficiency, safety and sustainability. Working in a dynamic port environment, this role involves managing project teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring all aspects of the project meet regulatory, budgetary and scheduling requirements.

You’ll be based at either Immingham or Hull but will travel to all four ports in the region. Candidates should have a background in construction, project management, surveying or engineering and be able to understand the technical constraints of delivery. Strong proactive HSE approaches are essential.

Key Requirements and Experience

• Construction, engineering or surveying degree level qualification ideally, or substantial relevant experience
• Proven project‑management experience, ideally within relevant infrastructure sectors
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety and environmental regulations within an engineering environment
• Proven track record of managing project budgets, timelines and resources effectively
• Familiarity with project‑management software such as MS Project, Primavera or similar tools
• Experience in port or maritime project settings (ideal)
• Certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is advantageous
• Basic knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) (ideal)
• Understanding of sustainability practices in construction (ideal)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Contributory pension from day one (starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match)
• Private healthcare and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays plus option to purchase additional days)
• Wide range of discounts and cashback with high‑street and online retailers
• Inclusive work environment with an in‑house training academy offering ongoing opportunities to develop your skills

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

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Important Dates

Closing date for the role is 30th November. The hiring process aims to be completed before the end of the year.