Assistant Design & Engineering Manager, Major Projects

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

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.