UK Network Growth & Acquisitions Lead

bp; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

bp is seeking an Acquisitions Support Manager to help develop and deliver the UK Network Strategy. The role blends network planning, acquisition support, commercial analysis and stakeholder management to optimise the UK retail network.

You will forecast fuel volumes, shop sales, and EV charging performance for acquisitions, manage location planning tools, and drive post-investment reviews with senior leaders and partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Geography or related subject.
• Strong understanding of UK geography, demographics and road networks.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and annual refresh of the UK Network Strategy.
• Produce business cases and DSPs for new acquisition and network investment opportunities.
• Own forecasting and analysis of fuel volumes, shop sales, and EV charging performance for acquisition projects.
• Handle location planning tools, databases and GIS analysis to support network decisions.
• Build relationships with Operations, Dealer Sales, bp Pulse, M&S and other partners.
• Lead post-investment reviews and track performance against forecasts.
• Conduct regular site visits to validate assumptions and strengthen market understanding.

Skills

Geography expertise

GIS analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Geography degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Forecasting tools

Job description

bp is seeking an Acquisitions Support Manager to help develop and deliver the UK Network Strategy. The role blends network planning, acquisition support, commercial analysis and stakeholder management to optimise the UK retail network.

You will forecast fuel volumes, shop sales, and EV charging performance for acquisitions, manage location planning tools, and drive post-investment reviews with senior leaders and partners.