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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.
We're the largest Port operator in the UK, with 21 ports around the country, in order to keep driving our business forward our Major Projects division plays a key role in the expansion and improvements of our Port Estates. This could be a new ferry terminal, expansion of existing facilities, advancements in enabling the energy transition or new measures to assist with Keeping Britain Trading. Working closely with our regional project delivery teams, our Major Projects team manages any project over £20m in value across the country.
We're currently looking to recruit an experienced Project Controls Manager, with experience of running engineering or construction projects valued at £60m+. You should have a proven planning or scheduling background, and have exposure of being involved at early stages - ideally with some knowledge of the consents process.
Why should you work for ABP?
• 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
Role Accountabilities
• Develop and implement Best Practice
• Establish a Common Project Controls Culture
• Sets the projects and team up for success
• Lead Planning and Scheduling Oversight
• Implement and support Project Controls:
• Implement and Directs Project Governance
Skills & Experience
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Extensive demonstrable experience working as a Project Controls Manager and in developing and implementing project controls on programmes or portfolios.
• Extensive demonstrable experience working on projects and in the project environment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and prioritise workload effectively, strong organisational skills and time management as well as a high level of professionalism and continuing professional development.
• Hands on approach with a key focus on critical deliverables
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to understand all functional drivers
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite of programmes incl MS Project, Powerpoint, Excel and Visio
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Asta PowerProject
• Strong working knowledge of document management and common data environment software/systems
The roles come with a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 8% with 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very strong training academy which 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.
