Associated British Ports

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. Following a recent restructure we're looking to recruit an experienced SQL Administrator to join in a newly created role. You'll be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimisation of ABP's Microsoft SQL Server databases & environments that support our marine platforms. You should have deep technical expertise in SQL Server technologies combined with business acumen to ensure data infrastructure is accessible, performant, reliable, and secure. Accountabilities Availability & Reliability Operate and continuously improve production and non-production Microsoft SQL Server database environments to agreed SLAs/SLIs (e.g., 99.9%+ availability). Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and database mirroring. Own incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management for SQL Server and Mainsaver CMMS database-related issues; maintain runbooks and on call readiness. Backup, Recovery & DR Readiness Define and operate SQL Server backup strategies (full, differential, transaction log), implementing encryption, retention policies, and legal hold requirements. Perform restore tests and DR failover drills to evidence compliance with RTO/RPO targets; document recovery procedures specific to mission critical systems including Mainsaver CMMS. Performance Engineering Proactively monitor and tune SQL Server databases: indexing strategies, statistics maintenance, query plan analysis, I/O optimisation, memory configuration, tempdb configuration, and connection pooling. Utilise SQL Server Performance Monitor, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), Extended Events, and Query Store to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks. Partner with developers and Mainsaver CMMS administrators to review T SQL queries, stored procedures, and application integration patterns; promote performance safe database design. Security, Privacy & Compliance Implement least privilege access control, role based security models, and SQL Server authentication/authorisation mechanisms. Configure Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, TLS connections, and integrate with key management solutions (Azure Key Vault, on premises HSM). Configure SQL Server Audit and auditing policies; support GDPR and internal policy compliance including logging, retention, dynamic data masking, and row level security. Skills & Experience Hands on DBA experience with the capacity to take ownership of database management. Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server including Installation, configuration, backup/restore, HA/DR, performance tuning, security, replication. Performance Engineering: Execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics maintenance, wait events/DMVs. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to translate complex technical matters into business impact; clear documentation; calm incident leadership. Mainsaver CMMS Experience: Demonstrable experience administering SQL Server databases that support Mainsaver CMMS or similar EAM/CMMS platforms (e.g., IBM Maximo, Infor EAM). Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Microsoft SQL Certification. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match). Private healthcare and dental. Access to our Employee Assistance Program. 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays; option to purchase additional days). Wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. Inclusive work environment with an in house training academy and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. Location & Remote Policy The role can be based from any of our major port locations with Hull or Garston as the preferred location, but we will consider others based on experience. We offer hybrid working arrangements with a 3 day in the office, 2 from home expectation as standard. Additional Information 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.

Associated British Ports is seeking an experienced SQL Administrator to join their team. The role involves the design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting marine platforms, ensuring reliability and performance while adhering to security compliance. A hands-on DBA with expertise in SQL Server is crucial, along with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Associated British Ports is seeking an experienced SQL Administrator to join their team. The role involves the design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting marine platforms, ensuring reliability and performance while adhering to security compliance. A hands-on DBA with expertise in SQL Server is crucial, along with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

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. Following a recent restructure we're looking to recruit an experienced SQL Administrator to join in a newly created role. You'll be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimisation of ABP's Microsoft SQL Server databases & environments that support our marine platforms. You should have deep technical expertise in SQL Server technologies combined with business acumen to ensure data infrastructure is accessible, performant, reliable, and secure. Accountabilities Availability & Reliability Operate and continuously improve production and non-production Microsoft SQL Server database environments to agreed SLAs/SLIs (e.g., 99.9%+ availability). Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and database mirroring. Own incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management for SQL Server and Mainsaver CMMS database-related issues; maintain runbooks and on call readiness. Backup, Recovery & DR Readiness Define and operate SQL Server backup strategies (full, differential, transaction log), implementing encryption, retention policies, and legal hold requirements. Perform restore tests and DR failover drills to evidence compliance with RTO/RPO targets; document recovery procedures specific to mission critical systems including Mainsaver CMMS. Performance Engineering Proactively monitor and tune SQL Server databases: indexing strategies, statistics maintenance, query plan analysis, I/O optimisation, memory configuration, tempdb configuration, and connection pooling. Utilise SQL Server Performance Monitor, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), Extended Events, and Query Store to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks. Partner with developers and Mainsaver CMMS administrators to review T SQL queries, stored procedures, and application integration patterns; promote performance safe database design. Security, Privacy & Compliance Implement least privilege access control, role based security models, and SQL Server authentication/authorisation mechanisms. Configure Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, TLS connections, and integrate with key management solutions (Azure Key Vault, on premises HSM). Configure SQL Server Audit and auditing policies; support GDPR and internal policy compliance including logging, retention, dynamic data masking, and row level security. Skills & Experience Hands on DBA experience with the capacity to take ownership of database management. Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server including Installation, configuration, backup/restore, HA/DR, performance tuning, security, replication. Performance Engineering: Execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics maintenance, wait events/DMVs. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to translate complex technical matters into business impact; clear documentation; calm incident leadership. Mainsaver CMMS Experience: Demonstrable experience administering SQL Server databases that support Mainsaver CMMS or similar EAM/CMMS platforms (e.g., IBM Maximo, Infor EAM). Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Microsoft SQL Certification. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match). Private healthcare and dental. Access to our Employee Assistance Program. 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays; option to purchase additional days). Wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. Inclusive work environment with an in house training academy and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. Location & Remote Policy The role can be based from any of our major port locations with Hull or Garston as the preferred location, but we will consider others based on experience. We offer hybrid working arrangements with a 3 day in the office, 2 from home expectation as standard. Additional Information 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.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Location: Cardiff, Central, GB London, Central, GB Company: ABP ABP is the UK's leading and largest ports group, providing essential gateways for trade and enabling green infrastructure essential for the UK's energy transition. We are a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. We have 87km of Quay and 5000ha of port estate handling approximately 100 million tonnes of cargo every year. ABP handles more than a quarter of all ports industry volumes, provides support for over half the UK's offshore wind and catalyses investment, jobs and prosperity in coastal communities. We are also a vital enabler of the UK's transformation to net zero, with exciting plans to develop our port estate so that they play a leading role in supporting the energy transition through onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCUS). The Role: PMO Manager The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the Programme Management Office for the Future Port Talbot (FPT) Programme, one of ABP's most strategically important multi year infrastructure programmes. The FPT Programme is a major, complex, multi disciplinary port transformation initiative with extensive engineering, operational, commercial, property and stakeholder dimensions. It will involve multiple interdependent projects, delivered through internal teams and consultant partners, with combined investment values expected in the £300m-£600m+ range. Accountabilities: Design, establish, and lead the PMO structure tailored for the FPT Programme. Develop PMO strategy, operating model, maturity roadmap, and programme performance KPIs. Implement and maintain the FPT governance framework, including Review meetings, Stage Gates, Steering Groups and decision-making protocols. Maintain a robust suite of programme logs including decisions, assumptions, dependencies, risks and lessons learned Oversee development and maintenance of the Integrated Schedule (IS) for the FPT Programme. Integrate schedules produced by consultant planners and internal teams, ensuring alignment with ABP standards such as coding structure, calendars, progress measurement and forecasting rules. Facilitate Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for cost and schedule where required Provide clear insights, delivery confidence assessments and strategic recommendations to support decision-making Manage digital tools including P6, MS Project, PowerBI, risk tools and collaboration platforms. Support preparation of business cases, investment papers and approvals. About you: You will ensure programme governance, controls, reporting, and assurance frameworks are consistently applied across all FPT workstreams to support ABP's missions of Keeping Britain Trading and Enabling the Energy Transition. You have the ability to cope with uncertainty, conflict and change. You are flexible, and persistent and have well-developed creative problem-solving skills. You will be able to work independently with a strong bias to getting things done. Understand the true value to the business of meeting objectives and timely delivery. You will possess a firm belief in the values of customer service and ABP's core values of openness and honesty, teamwork and respect, along with the ambition to make a difference and exceed expectations. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Significant experience leading PMO or project controls on major infrastructure programmes. Deep knowledge of planning, scheduling, risk, cost, governance and reporting. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, PowerBI and CDE systems. High energy, proactive and hands on leadership style Experience on large capital programmes (£20m-£800m+). APM, PMI, MSP, IPA or equivalent professional qualifications. Experience establishing PMO structures in early stage programme environments 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.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Location: Cardiff, Central, GB London, Central, GB Company: ABP ABP is the UK's leading and largest ports group, providing essential gateways for trade and enabling green infrastructure essential for the UK's energy transition. We are a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. We have 87km of Quay and 5000ha of port estate handling approximately 100 million tonnes of cargo every year. ABP handles more than a quarter of all ports industry volumes, provides support for over half the UK's offshore wind and catalyses investment, jobs and prosperity in coastal communities. We are also a vital enabler of the UK's transformation to net zero, with exciting plans to develop our port estate so that they play a leading role in supporting the energy transition through onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCUS). The Role: PMO Manager The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the Programme Management Office for the Future Port Talbot (FPT) Programme, one of ABP's most strategically important multi year infrastructure programmes. The FPT Programme is a major, complex, multi disciplinary port transformation initiative with extensive engineering, operational, commercial, property and stakeholder dimensions. It will involve multiple interdependent projects, delivered through internal teams and consultant partners, with combined investment values expected in the £300m-£600m+ range. Accountabilities: Design, establish, and lead the PMO structure tailored for the FPT Programme. Develop PMO strategy, operating model, maturity roadmap, and programme performance KPIs. Implement and maintain the FPT governance framework, including Review meetings, Stage Gates, Steering Groups and decision-making protocols. Maintain a robust suite of programme logs including decisions, assumptions, dependencies, risks and lessons learned Oversee development and maintenance of the Integrated Schedule (IS) for the FPT Programme. Integrate schedules produced by consultant planners and internal teams, ensuring alignment with ABP standards such as coding structure, calendars, progress measurement and forecasting rules. Facilitate Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for cost and schedule where required Provide clear insights, delivery confidence assessments and strategic recommendations to support decision-making Manage digital tools including P6, MS Project, PowerBI, risk tools and collaboration platforms. Support preparation of business cases, investment papers and approvals. About you: You will ensure programme governance, controls, reporting, and assurance frameworks are consistently applied across all FPT workstreams to support ABP's missions of Keeping Britain Trading and Enabling the Energy Transition. You have the ability to cope with uncertainty, conflict and change. You are flexible, and persistent and have well-developed creative problem-solving skills. You will be able to work independently with a strong bias to getting things done. Understand the true value to the business of meeting objectives and timely delivery. You will possess a firm belief in the values of customer service and ABP's core values of openness and honesty, teamwork and respect, along with the ambition to make a difference and exceed expectations. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Significant experience leading PMO or project controls on major infrastructure programmes. Deep knowledge of planning, scheduling, risk, cost, governance and reporting. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, PowerBI and CDE systems. High energy, proactive and hands on leadership style Experience on large capital programmes (£20m-£800m+). APM, PMI, MSP, IPA or equivalent professional qualifications. Experience establishing PMO structures in early stage programme environments 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.