Environmental Industrial Placement

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.

Contract: Full-time, 12‑month fixed-term placement
Salary: £25,500 per annum
Start Date: September 2026

Why Choose ABP?

• Gain meaningful experience contributing to sustainability and environmental objectives
• Work on real projects with responsibility and support
• Receive training, mentoring and professional development
• Be part of a supportive early career’s environment within a major UK infrastructure organisation

This is a degree placement, not a permanent job, designed for students seeking a 12‑month industrial placement as part of their university course. The placement offers hands-on experience supporting ABP’s environmental, sustainability and GIS activities. Working with GIS Analysts, Environment Managers and the Sustainable Development team, you’ll help manage, analyse and improve environmental and infrastructure data that supports decision-making and annual reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance GIS data covering ecology, INNS, drainage, utilities and port infrastructure
• Carry out data quality assurance checks and basic spatial analysis
• Support environmental reporting, records and land quality data
• Help improve environmental and GIS data management processes
• Assist with environmental awareness and staff engagement initiatives
• Work collaboratively across Environment, Sustainability, Operations and GIS teams

About You
Essential:

• Currently in your 2nd or 3rd year of a relevant undergraduate degree and able to complete a 12‑month industrial placement
• Studying GIS within an environmentally related discipline
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using GIS (ESRI preferred; QGIS acceptable)
• Confident using MS Office with good communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience with environmental or GIS-related data, fieldwork or infrastructure mapping

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.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels