Project Engineering Manager

Associated British Ports

. Deliver projects across seven ports in the Wales and Short Sea region .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNewport • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management across the project lifecycle, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and strategic procurement. Possesses strong commercial acumen and the ability to mentor and develop project teams within a regulated environment.

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Project ManagementCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - SAPContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementProcurement StrategiesProject ReportingCompliance AuditingContract KnowledgeAsset Investment PlanningProject Governance SystemsProject DeliveryCash-Flow Forecasting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCoachingMentoringAnalytical ThinkingInnovative Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in EngineeringProfessional Body MembershipProject Management Association MembershipChartered Status or Working Toward Chartership

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical IndustryRegulated EnvironmentCapital Spend ManagementZero-Tolerance PolicyBPSS Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver projects across seven ports in the Wales and Short Sea region
Ensure safe and compliant execution from concept through closure, meeting time, quality, cost and risk objectives
Provide regular, timely project reporting for portfolio visibility, cash-flow forecasting and risk management
Audit projects for compliance and delivery against plan
Develop procurement strategies and project execution synergies to optimize value for money
Ensure project sub-teams are adequately resourced in line with the five-year business plan and Group policy, process and procedure
Help develop five-year asset investment plans with the Asset Management team
Ensure alignment with the Centre of Excellence and senior project management colleagues across ABP
Mentor, coach and develop Project Engineers and employees delivering capital spend within their ports or regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree level education in an engineering discipline, ideally Civil or Electrical
Relevant professional qualifications or professional body membership
Project management association membership ideally
Proven track record managing projects across all aspects of the project lifecycle
Strong commercial acumen and working knowledge of forms of contract
Strategic, innovative, highly commercial and analytical approach
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relational abilities
Strong drive for continuous improvement
Knowledge and experience of project management governance systems and continuous improvement in a regulated and/or safety-critical industry
Experience working with project management modules in an Enterprise Resource Planning system, ideally SAP
Background in Civil or Electrical project delivery with project values up to £20m
Ideally chartered or working toward chartership
Successful candidates must undergo pre-employment BPSS screening
Successful candidates must pass a medical before starting
Candidates are subject to random substance-abuse screening and a zero-tolerance policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Training, personal development and further education support
Contributory pension from day one: 3% employee contribution with 5% company match, up to 18% combined
Private healthcare/private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave days
Discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers
Inclusive work environment
In-house training academy with ongoing skills development opportunities
Employer pension
Dedicated management and leadership support