Our ports and people play a vital role in the UKs journey to net zero, with major developments planned across our estate to support green energy, hydrogen, offshore wind and carbon capture and storage (CCUS).To help deliver this transformation, we are expanding our Major Projects team and have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to support the development and delivery of large-scale port infrastructure projects.You will join at a pivotal moment for ABP Southampton, where a major multi-year RoRo port expansion is progressing through a Development Consent Order. This is a significant, several-year programme (minimum three years), involving extensive design studies, environmental assessments and early-stage development work. The OpportunityAs an Assistant Project Manager, youll play a key role in turning high-value opportunities into real-world delivery. Working within cross-functional project teams and alongside regional operations, engineering, commercial and property colleagues, youll help ensure our major infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.What Youll Be DoingSupporting the delivery of major capital projects by:Maintaining project documentation, schedules and reporting to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality objectives.Assisting with the development of business cases and project options to secure strong value for money.Managing scope, risk, change and governance throughout the project lifecycle.Supporting stakeholder and community engagement activities, including planning and consenting processes.Coordinating procurement and contract administration, ensuring best value and reduced risk to ABP.Encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Major Projects team.Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing in all activities.Skills and ExperiencesEssential35 years experience supporting capital infrastructure projects.Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills.Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.Flexibility to work across the UK, with regular travel to ABP ports and partner locations (all travel covered in line with policy).Experience in transport, maritime, rail, logistics or port environments.Client-side experience developing or delivering major infrastructure.Positive, high-energy, proactive approach with strong self-motivation.Broad experience across development stages, with flexibility to support a long-term, multi-phase project.Willingness to travel as required by the project.IdealDegree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.Working towards (or membership of) APM, ICE or similar body.Familiarity with nationally significant infrastructure processes, including DCOs, environmental studies or design development.Basic understanding of construction contractsJBRP1_UKTJ