Assistant Project Manager

-; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ports operator in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Projects team. This role involves supporting Project Managers through project delivery from inception to completion, with responsibilities including project coordination, planning, and documentation. Candidates should have hands-on experience and excellent communication skills, preferably in a construction or engineering setting. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave

In-house training academy

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in a construction or engineering company.
• Full driving licence for travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress.
• Attend and document project meetings; follow up on action items.
• Support the operational work of the Projects team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and high energy personality

Hands on approach with a focus on learning

Education

Project management qualification – APM, PRINCE2 or similar

Job description

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.

ABP is the UK's leading and largest ports group, providing essential gateways for trade and enabling green infrastructure essential for the UK's energy transition. Our ABP Humber region (Hull, Immingham, Grimsby and Goole) is the UK's largest ports complex, handling 60 million tonnes of goods and a key foundation of a vital super cluster for decarbonisation.

With over £1 billion of planned investment across the Humber ports to 2030 we're currently looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Projects team. You should have some experience assisting with projects in a client-side function. In this position you will act as assistant to the Project Managers supporting the delivery of projects from inception to completion covering aspects of scope definition, programme, budget and risk management.

Projects will be delivered across the 4 ports of ABP Humber with a base office at either Hull or Immingham facilitating ABP's operational delivery and supporting our sustainability strategy 'Ready for Tomorrow'. A strong proactive approach to HSE both day-to-day and throughout the project lifecycle is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress in line with ABP processes
• Attend and document project meetings; follow up on action items
• Support the operational work of the Projects team working collaboratively with ABP colleagues, Consultants and Contractors
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain project information, files and registers
• Prepare project status reports and assist with updating budgets and programmes
• Procurement & Contracts – Assist with procurement of goods and services, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and goods receipting
• Assist in drafting of contract documents and tender packages
• Assist with contract administration with support from the Project Manager
• Site Support – Support the Project Manager with review of on site works and monitoring of health and safety in accordance with regulations and company policies

Key Requirements & Experience

• Hands on approach with a key focus on learning and development
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and high energy personality
• Experience working in a similar role
• Experience in a construction or engineering company
• Desirable – Project management qualification – APM, PRINCE2 or similar
• Full driving licence – this role may involve occasional travel across the UK to assist with ABP Project

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th January.

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