Assistant Project Manager

Job Description Our ports and people play a vital role in the UKs journey to net zero, with major developments planned across our estate to support port growth, green energy, hydrogen, offshore wind and carbon capture and storage (CCUS).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 largescale port infrastructure projects.You will join at a pivotal moment for ABP Southampton, where a major multiyear RoRo port expansion is progressing through a Development Consent Order. This is a significant, severalyear programme, involving extensive design studies, environmental assessments and development work.The OpportunityAs an Assistant Project Manager, youll play a key role in turning highvalue opportunities into realworld delivery. Working within crossfunctional project teams and alongside regional operations, engineering, commercial and property colleagues, youll help ensure our major infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.What Youll Be DoingSupporting the delivery of major capital projects by:Managing scope, risk, change and governance throughout the project lifecycle.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.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 ExperiencesEssentialDegree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.35 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.Clientside experience developing or delivering major infrastructure.Positive, highenergy, proactive approach with strong selfmotivation.Broad experience across development stages, with flexibility to support a longterm, multiphase project.Willingness to travel as required by the project.IdealWorking towards (or membership of) APM, ICE or similar body.Familiarity with nationally significant infrastructure processes, including DCOs, environmental studies or design development.Basic understanding of construction contracts

Created: 2026-03-20