From Port Agent to Project Manager: Tom Bryant’s Osprey Journey

As Learning at Work Week highlights the many ways people develop at work, Tom Bryant’s career at Osprey shows how hands-on experience, supported progression, and real responsibility can shape a long term career in major infrastructure.

After graduating from Plymouth University with a degree in Navigation and Maritime Science, Tom joined Osprey as a Port Agent. In this fast paced operational role, he was responsible for supporting vessel activity around the clock, coordinating arrivals, liaising with crews, and ensuring cargo operations ran smoothly.

“It was a brilliant foundation,” Tom explains. “You learn quickly because you’re right in the middle of it, working with clients, solving problems, and getting things done in real time.”

During his three years in port agency, Tom developed strong operational awareness and built relationships across the business. This exposure opened the door to new opportunities, including supporting project teams with logistics planning and international deliveries.

His transition into project work saw him gain experience across Europe, managing transport and complex logistics operations. One standout project involved coordinating the movement of large tanks from Bratislava across multiple countries before shipping them to the UK by barge. The project highlighted both the scale and technical demands of Osprey’s work.

“That was a real step up, following the delivery across borders, solving issues as they came up, and making sure everything stayed on track.”

there, Tom progressed into project management, initially as an Assistant Project Manager before taking on full Project Manager responsibility. His career has since focused on delivering major infrastructure projects, including key works at Hinkley Point C.

Among his most significant achievements is his involvement in the delivery of critical nuclear components, including reactor pressure vessels and sections of the reactor dome, which forms one of the most recognisable features of the power station.

“You don’t always see the end result of what you’ve delivered, but with the dome, you can point to it and know you were part of that. That stays with you.”
Now leading project teams, Tom plays a central role in developing others, supporting early career professionals as they take on responsibility across complex and high value projects.

“I was given opportunities by experienced people around me, and that’s something we try to pass on. People are trusted here to step up and deliver.”

Tom’s journey reflects Osprey’s structured career pathway, from early operational roles through to leading major project delivery. It shows how learning through experience, combined with support and trust, enables individuals to grow into roles that contribute to nationally significant infrastructure.

This Learning at Work Week, Tom’s story highlights that at Osprey there is no single route to success, but there is a clear pathway to develop, progress, and make a real impact.