Assistant Project Manager
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Our ports and people play a vital role in the UK’s 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 large‑scale port infrastructure projects.
You will join at a pivotal moment for ABP Southampton, where a major multi‑year RoRo port expansion is progressing through a Development Consent Order. This is a significant, several‑year programme, involving extensive design studies, environmental assessments and development work.
The Opportunity
As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in turning high‑value opportunities into real‑world delivery. Working within cross‑functional project teams and alongside regional operations, engineering, commercial and property colleagues, you’ll help ensure our major infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting 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 Experiences
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years’ experience supporting capital infrastructure projects.
- Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills.
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Ideal
- Working 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