Fleet & Plant Integration - Project Manager

Morgan Philips Group SA; Castleford, Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the integration of two fleet departments. This role involves managing complex change programs, ensuring system and process alignment, and driving operational outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK fleet operations and proven experience in managing stakeholders. This position offers daily rates between £550 and £650, with a start date of December 8th, 2025, and a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing complex integration projects.
• Strong understanding of UK fleet operations and policies.
• Experience in stakeholder management across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the integration of two fleet departments.
• Drive delivery of the change program and manage integration.
• Plan, monitor, and deliver against milestones and KPIs.

Skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience with MS Project, Trello, Asana

Education

Professional project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Trello

Asana

Job description

Project Manager (Fleet Integration Project) - Familiarity with leading UK fleet systems (e.g. Jaama Key2)

Location: Stevenage/Castleford/also some Hybrid working

Start 8th of December 2025 is essential - inside IR35 paid via an umbrella - £550 to £650 per day

Purpose of Role

To lead and deliver the successful integration of two fleet departments, ensuring alignment of systems, processes, and people. The postholder will drive delivery of the change program, project managing and adopting Plant & Fleet Solutions department’s systems and standards while managing the human and operational aspects of integration.

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience of managing and delivering complex change or integration projects to tight timescales.
• Strong understanding of UK fleet operations, including company cars, small vans, and associated policies, compliance, and logistics would be ideal.
• Experience working with or implementing fleet management systems and related data/process integrations.
• Demonstrable ability to plan, monitor, and deliver against milestones, KPIs, and project outcomes.
• Experience managing stakeholders across multiple levels, including senior management, operational teams, and external suppliers.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project management skills – structured, organised, and delivery-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence, and manage resistance to change.
• Skilled at balancing empathy with determination to achieve business objectives.
• Competence in analysing data and using insight to inform decisions and track progress.
• Confident in leading meetings, preparing updates, and presenting progress reports to stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Trello, Asana) and Microsoft Office suite.

Personal Qualities

• Results‑driven and proactive, with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Pragmatic and adaptable – able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Emotionally intelligent, able to manage sensitive situations (including potential redundancies) with discretion and fairness.
• Collaborative and inclusive, fostering positive engagement across teams.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable Criteria

• Professional project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• Previous experience in post‑merger or departmental integration projects.
• Experience of managing or supporting TUPE processes or workforce restructuring.
• Familiarity with leading UK fleet systems (e.g. Jaama Key2).
• Experience in a commercial or operational fleet management environment (public or private sector).

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