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 U.K. managing 21 ports around the country, all of which helps to support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, as we handle £150 billion of trade. Our Humber region is comprised for 4 ports in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham. Each port is unique in it's make up and the benefit it brings to the UK,
and therefore offers their own engineering approach - whether the largest UK port by tonnage in Immingham to the one of the great historical ports of the UK in Grimsby.
As part of our growth plans we have a large number of projects currently going through various stage of construction, on the back of this we've created a new role to assist with the execution. We're looking to recruit an experienced PMO Coordinator, ideally from a civil engineering or construction background who is able to support our Project Engineers. You'll have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing robust processes including risk and change registers.
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.
Key Responsibilities
• Stakeholder management with the ability to influence, implement change and ensure deadlines are met
• Assist Project Managers to set new projects up quickly and efficiently using Templates, Products, Processes and Procedures
• Work with the PMs to create the work breakdown structure, initial schedule, initial cost report, initial risk register and with resource planning.
• Owns Project Stage Gate review processes, Risk Registers, Change Registers, Project Plans/Schedules and Budget expenditures
• Continual improvement of project management processes and project governance
• Proactive approach to HSE matters within projects and encouraging a safety focused environment
• Involvement in the Project Management lifecycle from inception to delivery
Skills & Experience
• Prior experience in a PMO role - ideally engineering or construction focused- with ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent organisational, planning and coordination skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite of programmes incl MS Project, Powerpoint, Excel and Visio
• Strong drive for continuous improvement - never satisfied with the status quo.
• Full driving licence - ideally based Immingham
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Excellent communication skills across multiple levels of the business.
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
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.
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