MARKET & ACQUISITION ANALYST

Petroleum Experts; Guildford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering software firm in Guildford is looking for a Market & Acquisition Analyst. The successful candidate will track emerging technologies and assess acquisition opportunities to influence the company’s growth strategy. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are crucial for preparing detailed assessments for leadership decision-making. This role offers a highly competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and professional growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance-related annual bonus

36 days annual leave

Private health and dental insurance

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

Visa sponsorship (where applicable)

Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Experience in market analysis, technology research, venture scouting, or strategic planning—preferably within software, engineering, or related sectors.
• Ability to assess technical architectures, product-market fit, competitive landscapes, and commercial potential.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with experience preparing briefs for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Track emerging technologies and innovation trends across engineering software.
• Assess potential acquisition or partnership targets.
• Generate technical insights in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
• Develop strategic recommendations based on opportunity assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders and support outreach to start-ups.

Skills

Market analysis

Technology research

Venture scouting

Strategic planning

Exceptional communication

Analytical skills

Job description

ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY SOFTWARE

PE Limited is a market leader in integrated engineering software solutions, delivering state-of-the-art modelling and optimisation products, primarily to the global oil and gas, mining, and renewable industries. Our cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for all the world’s leading energy companies by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.

Established in 1990, we have grown into a hugely successful business with more than 450 clients across the world, ranging from small consultancies to major multinational corporations. Our expansion led us to relocating our UK Headquarters from Edinburgh to Guildford in 2025, with further growth anticipated internationally.

With ambitious plans to expand into new industry sectors, this is an exciting time to join us as we grow our brand presence and broaden our impact across the energy landscape.

About this Vacancy

We are seeking a highly capable Market & Acquisition Analyst to identify, evaluate, and support the acquisition of early‑stage or high‑growth companies that complement our engineering‑software portfolio.

Embedded within our business development team, you will combine market intelligence, technology analysis, and commercial assessment to highlight strategic opportunities and guide investment decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Technology and market scanning:Track emerging technologies, start‑ups, and innovation trends across engineering software—modelling, simulation, optimisation, digital twins, geospatial solutions, data analytics, and automation.
• Acquisition opportunity evaluation: Assess potential acquisition or partnership targets, analysing product fit, market positioning, technical maturity, competitive differentiators, and long‑term strategic value.
• Technical insight generation: Work with engineering and product teams to evaluate software architectures, integration potential, workflow alignment, and overall compatibility with PE Limited’s technology stack.
• Strategic recommendation development: Prepare detailed opportunity assessments, risk analyses, and investment briefs for leadership decision‑making.
• Stakeholder engagement: Support outreach to start‑ups, founders, and innovation networks, participating in discovery calls, due‑diligence reviews, and technology demonstrations.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of our portfolio: Influence acquisition strategy and help define the next generation of engineering‑software capabilities.
• High‑impact role: Your insights will directly contribute to company growth, product diversification, and long‑term strategic positioning.
• Access to experts: Work with leading engineers, developers, and commercial strategists across multiple domains.
• Supportive culture: We combine scientific rigour with entrepreneurial energy, enabling bold ideas and long‑term success.
• Professional growth: Build expertise at the intersection of technology, strategy, and market intelligence.

Experience

• Experience in market analysis, technology research, venture scouting, or strategic planning—preferably within software, engineering, or related sectors.
• Ability to assess technical architectures, product‑market fit, competitive landscapes, and commercial potential.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with experience preparing briefs for senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with early‑stage innovation ecosystems, investment frameworks, or M&A processes is advantageous.
• Comfortable engaging with founders, technical teams, and cross‑disciplinary internal groups.

Package

We offer an exceptional package which includes the following:

• Highly competitive salary
• Performance related annual bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Private health and dental insurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes, incl. cycle to work
• Pension contributions matched up to 10% by the Company
• Annual employee medical
• Visa sponsorship (where applicable)
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

The company encourages and structures its salary based on personal performance and contribution to the success of others.