Project Manager - Acquisition Integration

About Petroassist UK

Petroassist UK is a specialist engineering and technical services business supporting the fuel forecourt, commercial fuel systems and wider downstream petroleum sector across the United Kingdom.

The business provides nationwide installation, maintenance, compliance and technical support services through a highly skilled field engineering network, supporting a growing portfolio of national customers and strategic partners.

Following the acquisition of Premier Forecourt & Construction, Petroassist is embarking on a significant integration programme designed to strengthen its construction capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and create a unified platform for future growth.

About Premier Forecourts & Construction

Premier Forecourts & Construction is a specialist construction and project delivery business providing a comprehensive range of services across the fuel forecourt, electric vehicle (EV) charging, retail, commercial and public sector markets.

The company delivers end-to-end construction solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each client and project. Its capabilities include project management, installation, maintenance, servicing, refurbishment, rebranding, design planning and surfacing works. With extensive experience delivering complex forecourt and infrastructure projects, Premier has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, technical expertise and customer service.

The acquisition of Premier Forecourts & Construction significantly strengthens Petroassist UK's construction and project delivery capabilities, creating a more comprehensive service offering for customers and supporting the Group's long-term growth strategy across the fuel, EV infrastructure and wider commercial construction sectors.

Role Overview

Petroassist UK is seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to lead the integration of Premier Forecourt & Construction into the wider Petroassist business.

This is a critical role responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering all aspects of the integration programme across operations, people, systems, finance, commercial activities, health & safety, compliance, and customer management. The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination between both organisations, ensuring integration objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to customers and employees.

The role requires strong stakeholder management skills, structured programme delivery experience, and the ability to drive change within fast-paced engineering, construction, and field service environments.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Programme Leadership

• Develop and maintain the overall integration plan, milestones, workstreams, risks, and dependencies.

• Establish and manage governance structures, reporting frameworks, and project controls.

• Coordinate cross-functional integration activities across both businesses.

• Ensure delivery against agreed integration objectives, timelines, and budgets.

• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Operational Integration

• Support the alignment of operational processes, procedures, and service delivery models.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and operational synergies.

• Coordinate the integration of engineering, construction, maintenance, and support functions.

• Ensure continuity of service delivery throughout the integration period.

Systems and Process Alignment

• Lead the integration of business systems, reporting tools, workflows, and operational platforms.

• Work closely with finance, IT, HR, compliance, and operational teams to standardise processes.

• Support data migration, process mapping, and implementation activities.

People and Change Management

• Facilitate effective communication across both organisations.

• Support employee engagement and change management initiatives.

• Coordinate organisational transition activities and workforce integration plans.

• Help establish a unified culture aligned with Petroassist's values and growth ambitions.

Commercial and Customer Management

• Support the integration of customer accounts, contracts, and commercial processes.

• Ensure customer relationships remain strong throughout the transition.

• Identify opportunities for cross-selling, service expansion, and revenue growth.

Risk, Compliance and Governance

• Maintain a comprehensive integration risk register.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and industry requirements.

• Escalate issues and risks appropriately while driving timely resolution.

• Support post-acquisition performance tracking and benefits realisation.

Key Deliverables

• Successful integration of Premier Forecourt & Construction into Petroassist UK.

• Delivery of agreed synergy, efficiency, and growth objectives.

• Harmonised operational processes and reporting structures.

• Integrated systems and business workflows.

• Strong employee engagement and retention during transition.

• Minimal disruption to customers and operational performance.

• Clear governance, reporting, and programme management controls.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading business integration, acquisition, merger, or transformation projects.

• Strong project and programme management background.

• Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, facilities management, field service, or technical services sectors.

• Demonstrable experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex organisations.

• Strong understanding of operational process improvement and change management.

• Experience developing and managing project plans, budgets, risks, and governance frameworks.

Essential Skills

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple functions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

Desirable Qualifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification.

• Degree-qualified in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, or a related discipline.

• Experience within fuel forecourt, petroleum, construction, or engineering services sectors.

• Experience supporting post-acquisition integration programmes.

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a strong delivery focus.

• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment.

• Collaborative and relationship-driven.

• High attention to detail with strong commercial judgement.

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.