Retail Project Manager - Fuel Branding - Woods Foster - #2093007

Retail Project Manager - Fuel Branding

Retail / Project Manager / Oil / Gas / Fuel / Branding / Signage / Fit-Out / Office based

Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package

(Including Private Healthcare, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme and Pension)

The Company

Leading global producer of liquid transportation fuels and other products that play a critical role in modern society. As one of the world's largest independent petroleum refiners, it also ranks among the leading producers of low-carbon transportation fuels.

Its' operations are focused on supplying the energy products people rely on every day, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, operational reliability, and environmental responsibility. Supporting current and future transportation needs through responsible operations remains a central priority.

Committed to operating safely, responsibly and with integrity, while delivering a consistent, high-quality brand experience across its UK retail network. We are seeking an experienced Retail Project Manager to join the Brand Team and play a key role in delivering a nationwide forecourt branding and signage programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive project professional who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders, managing suppliers and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

The Role

As Retail Project Manager , you will provide operational oversight of branding and signage projects across a diverse retail estate. Acting as a key link between internal teams, project delivery partners and suppliers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with brand standards.

You will be responsible for managing supplier performance, overseeing project execution, maintaining quality assurance processes and supporting wider brand initiatives across multiple retail locations throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Contractor Management

1. Manage the performance, output and compliance of signage manufacturing and installation partners.
2. Oversee service delivery from signage refresh providers and other project suppliers.
3. Conduct regular supplier reviews, site visits and performance assessments.
4. Ensure suppliers consistently meet agreed standards for quality, safety, cost control and project delivery.

Project Management Oversight

1. Act as the day-to-day operational contact for external project management partners.
2. Monitor the delivery of agreed project management services, brand compliance activities and site improvement programmes.
3. Review and challenge project scopes, costs, schedules and change requests where appropriate.
4. Ensure contractual obligations and brand standards are consistently achieved.

Project Delivery

1. Oversee the successful delivery of branding and signage projects across the retail estate.
2. Track performance against project timelines, budgets and quality targets.
3. Coordinate effectively with stakeholders across Brand, Operations and other business functions.
4. Identify project risks and implement practical solutions to maintain delivery momentum.

Quality & Compliance

1. Conduct site visits, audits and project reviews to ensure excellent brand execution.
2. Lead quality assurance activities with suppliers and contractors.
3. Ensure compliance with company standards, health and safety requirements, and operational procedures.

Additional Brand Team Support

1. Provide ad hoc support for digital and loyalty programme initiatives.
2. Contribute to retailer communications and engagement activities.
3. Assist with database management, asset tracking and brand governance processes.
4. Support broader administrative and operational activities within the Brand Team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident project manager with strong supplier management experience and a practical, hands-on approach to project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

1. Minimum 5 years' project management experience.
2. Experience managing contractors, suppliers and third-party project delivery partners.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
5. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
6. Willingness to travel regularly to sites across the UK.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

1. Degree qualified.
2. PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
3. Experience within multi-site retail, forecourt, construction or related environments.
4. Knowledge of branding, signage, construction, retail operations or project delivery programmes.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary
2. Private healthcare
3. Annual bonus scheme
4. Share scheme
5. Pension scheme
6. Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a national retail network
7. A collaborative and supportive team environment
8. Excellent career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced project manager who thrives on delivering quality outcomes, managing multiple stakeholders and driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Join a business where you can make a tangible impact on a nationally recognised retail network while developing your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CENTRAL LONDON OFFICE BASED POSITION