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We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.\nIt’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.\nWe 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.\nWhy should you work for ABP?\nHave the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.\nWork within an exciting, innovative, growing business.\nYou can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.\nReceive a competitive salary and benefits package.\nGet support for training, personal development, and further education.\nBenefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.\nWe are seeking an Assistant Design & Engineering Manager to support the technical delivery of Major Capital Projects across our UK portfolio. Reporting into the Group Engineering & Design Lead, you will support and manage the design and engineering workstream across several major projects, working closely with regional teams to adapt solutions to local operating environments.\nYou will join at a pivotal moment for ABP Southampton, where a major multi-year RoRo port expansion is progressing through a Development Consent Order. 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