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.
Our asset management team in the Humber have responsibility for the maintenance, statutory requirements and life cycle of all structures across the 4 ports we operate within the region - this includes bridges, quays, fenders, retaining walls and marine structures. We're currently looking to recruit a Structural Engineer to be based from either Hull or Immingham and provide professional engineering input into inspections, assessments, minor design works, and investment planning, ensuring assets remain safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. You should be degree qualified, ideally chartered, and have some exposure to Marine or Bridge structural engineering.
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, technology focus, 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
Accountabilities
- Support the Civil Asset Management team in defining and implementing lifecycle strategies for built infrastructure assets, ensuring safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability across specification, operation, maintenance, refurbishment, and disposal stages.
- Undertake, review, and interpret structural inspections (Including water-based), survey data, and technical reports. Log defects, triage findings, and scope remedial works, converting inspection outputs into prioritised work packages for timely delivery.
- Ensure inspections, assessments and design work comply with relevant industry standards including but not limited to CG, CS/ for bridges, PIANC/BS for Marine structures and Eurocodes for bridges
- Identify and assess asset risks based on condition and criticality. Contribute to risk registers and intervention strategies, ensuring visibility of high-risk items and supporting mitigation plans in line with corporate assurance requirements.
- Carry out structural/civil designs(minor), assessments, and calculations for maintenance and small works. Prepare and review engineering scope, drawings, specifications, and technical scopes, ensuring compliance with CDM and statutory requirements.
- Assist in defining preventative planned maintenance strategies and task lists. Optimise shutdowns and port windows with Operations, assure RAMS quality, and monitor contractor performance to achieve safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Minimum BEng)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) accreditation, preferably through ICE or an equivalent professional body, is highly desirable.
- Experience in marine structures /bridges or comparable heavy infrastructure
- Familiarity with CG-Technical Approval of Highway Structures
- Knowledge of CS/ bridge inspection and assessment standards.
- Full UK Driving Licence
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), and a wide range of discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers. We foster an inclusive work environment and offer ongoing development through our in-house training academy. This role can be based from either our Hull or Immingham office.
Closing Date for the role is 23rd November