Job Description

Date:

8 Oct 2025

Location:

Ipswich, Short Sea Ports, GB

Company:

ABP


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.





We're currently looking to recruit a Project Engineer to be based in our East Anglia region to join the Project Delivery team to ensure assigned CAPEX projects are delivered in a compliant, effective and efficient manner from concept through to closure. You'll act as an advocate for and upholder of ABP values and vision and align SSP with the ABP Group Project Management strategy, policy, procedure and controls.

Key Accountabilities

Regular and timely project reporting enabling portfolio visibility, robust cash flow forecasting and risk management.

Audit projects for compliance and delivery to the plan.

Develop procurement strategies and project execution synergies, hence providing optimum value for money.

Hold a full awareness of the 5-year business plan ensuring project sub-teams are adequately resourced to successfully deliver inline with Group policy, process and procedure. Alongside the Asset Management team, take an active role in developing the 5-year asset investment plans related to the creation, refurbishment and/or upgrade of the assets.

Keep up-to-date both with functional knowledge and skills but also understanding of local community, customer and marketplace issues. Ensure the maintenance of internal and external networks to ensure exposure to and the development of professional best practice.

Skills & Experience

At least 5 years post qualification Project Management experience in an asset intensive industry.

Educated to graduate degree level with relevant professional qualifications/professional body membership.

Proven track record of managing the delivery of projects across all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Strong commercial acumen and working knowledge of forms of contract.

The job holder needs excellent interpersonal, communication and relational abilities. Understands the link between engagement and performance.

Knowledge and experience of project management governance systems and continuous improvement in a regulated and/or safety critical industry. (Ideal(

Experience of working with project management modules in an Enterprise Resource Planning system, ideally SAP. (Ideal)




The role is based within the East Anglia region and travel between all three ports is expected in line with project requirements.

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.


As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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