Assistant Design & Engineering Manager

Associated British Ports; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension from day one

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Associated British Ports in Port Talbot seeks an Assistant Design & Engineering Manager to support the technical delivery of major capital projects across its UK portfolio, reporting into the Group Engineering & Design Lead.

You will coordinate design workstreams with regional teams and help shape the Future Port Talbot regeneration from the earliest stages, with a focus on civil infrastructure, design reviews, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects (3–5 years minimum).
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Engineering design experience in consultancy or contracting.
• Knowledge of drawing/standards Production and design processes.
• Experience in client-side environments or with client teams advantageous.
• Ability to challenge constructively and propose solutions.
• Experience with Common Data Environments and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical development and delivery of major capital projects.
• Manage and support scope definition and delivery of technical work packages.
• Coordinate and contribute to design and constructability reviews.
• Review consultant and contractor outputs for safety, quality and compliance.
• Support tendering activities and contract awards.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Support in monitoring consultant and contractor performance.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage technical requirements.
• Report on progress, risks and key decisions.

Skills

Civil infrastructure delivery

Independent work

Drawing & standards production

Quality systems

Common Data Environments

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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We’re transforming Port Talbot into a major hub for floating offshore wind (FLOW) and green energy, and this is your opportunity to be part of it.

Through our Future Port Talbot programme, the port will become a central location for the manufacturing, assembly and integration of FLOW projects in the Celtic Sea. Alongside offshore wind, plans include sustainable aviation fuel production, hydrogen, onshore wind and carbon capture technologies, positioning Port Talbot as a leading green energy hub for Wales and the UK.

We are seeking an Assistant Design & Engineering Manager to support the technical delivery of Major Capital Projects across our UK portfolio. Reporting into the Group Engineering & Design Lead, you will support and manage the design and engineering workstream across several major projects, working closely with regional teams to adapt solutions to local operating environments.

This role will primarily be at the heart of the Future Port Talbot project, a transformational regeneration initiative in the energy sector, offering the opportunity to help shape its direction from the very earliest stages.

Accountabilities

• Support the technical development and delivery of major capital projects
• Manage and support scope definition and delivery of technical work packages.
• Coordinate and contribute to design and constructability reviews.
• Review consultant and contractor outputs for safety, quality and compliance.
• Support tendering activities and contract awards.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Support in monitoring consultant and contractor performance.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage technical requirements.
• Report on progress, risks and key decisions.

About You

• Experience supporting the technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with an ideal minimum of 3–5 years’ experience.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Engineering design experience in a consultancy or contracting environment.
• Knowledge of drawing and standards production and good understanding of design processes.
• Experience in client‑side environments, or close collaboration with client teams, would be advantageous.
• Ability to challenge constructively and bring solutions to engineering challenges.
• Experience with Common Data Environments and quality systems

The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% with a 5% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very training strong academy that offers 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 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.