What Petroplan does

Petroplan is a global talent solutions partner focused exclusively on the energy sector, providing workforce services to oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, and renewables/infrastructure projects across more than 55 countries. The company offers five integrated service modules - Contract Staffing, Direct Hire Staffing, Executive Search, Workforce Management, and Consulting Services (Quantity Surveying, Project Controls, and Cost Control) - which function both as standalone offerings and as combined workforce programs delivered to enterprise energy clients. Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees: contractor rate markups on contract staffing and direct-hire placements, percentage-of-salary fees on permanent placements, and managed-service arrangements for contractor administration, payroll, compliance, and global mobility. Petroplan employs 500+ specialist staff across 23 locations on four continents (US, UK, Canada, Australia, plus UAE and South Africa via partners), with regional directors and Senior Vice Presidents overseeing the Americas, EMEA, and Canada.

The company's distribution is enterprise-driven, leaning on direct field sales and event-based relationship building including the annual Talent26 Round Table with senior energy decision-makers. Petroplan's foundation is non-technical: it sells recruiter expertise, candidate networks, and project execution capability rather than a software product, with technology now accessed through parent TXM Group's recruitment platform following the 2024 acquisition. Marquee engagements illustrate scale - notably staffing the $17.5 billion Woodside Energy Louisiana LNG project and operating a Consulting Services practice of 120+ specialists that has delivered projects valued at $1.5 billion with $500 million currently under management. The customer mix is concentrated in large enterprise energy operators and EPC contractors, with executive search extending the service line to senior leadership recruitment.

In July 2024, Petroplan was acquired by UK-based TXM Group (a 17-company, £200-300 million-turnover diversified workforce solutions platform), with the deal positioning Petroplan as TXM's flagship international energy division. Following integration, Petroplan executed a 2025 rebrand, continued investment in its Houston regional headquarters (full refit completed in 2026), and secured exclusive partnerships such as the NMDC Group cross-border energy recruitment mandate. The combined platform positions Petroplan as a specialist energy-recruiting division with the resources of a larger workforce solutions group, though its standalone technology and AI capabilities remain undisclosed.

Name

Petroplan

Legal name

Petroplan

Website

https://petroplan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Petroplan is a global talent solutions partner focused exclusively on the energy sector, providing contract staffing, direct hire, executive search, workforce management, and consulting services to oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, and renewables/infrastructure projects across 23 locations in 55+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Staffing and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Payroll & Multi-Country Payroll Coordination (EOR/PEO Interface) (BPAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Energy recruitment
• Contract staffing
• Executive search
• Workforce management
• Energy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contract Staffing: Petroplan provides contract staffing services placing skilled professionals on project-based and contract assignments across oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. Revenue is generated through markup on contractor rates or service fees charged to clients.
2. Direct Hire Recruitment: Permanent placement services sourcing candidates for full-time positions. The company handles the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement, with fees typically structured as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary.
3. Workforce Management: Ongoing workforce management services including payroll, compliance management, and contractor administration. Revenue generated through managed service arrangements and administrative fees.
4. Consulting Services: Specialist consulting services providing Quantity Surveying, Project Controls, and Cost Control expertise across complex energy and capital projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Petroplan is a global talent solutions partner dedicated to the energy industry, providing contract staffing, direct hire permanent placement, executive search, workforce management (including onboarding, payroll, compliance, and global mobility), and specialist consulting services in Quantity Surveying, Project Controls, and Cost Control. The company connects specialist professionals with oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure projects across 23 locations on four continents.

Product overview

Petroplan is a specialist global talent solutions partner for the energy industry, offering a unified platform of workforce solutions. The portfolio consists of five core service modules: Contract Staffing for flexible project-based professionals, Direct Hire Staffing for permanent placements, Executive Search for senior leadership recruitment, Workforce Management for contractor administration and compliance, and Consulting Services for project controls and cost management. These services are designed to work both independently and in combination, allowing clients to engage Petroplan for individual staffing needs or comprehensive workforce program management across the energy sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Staffing Flexible, cost-effective solutions for contract and project-based staffing needs in the energy sector, providing skilled professionals who are ready to deploy quickly for specific projects. For oil and gas, renewables, LNG, and infrastructure clients.
• Direct Hire Staffing Permanent talent acquisition services that help energy sector clients secure high-performing professionals with the right expertise and cultural fit, leveraging global reach and sector-specific knowledge. Fees are typically structured as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary.
• Executive Search Senior-level executive recruitment services combining deep market insight with discreet outreach and a tailored, research-led approach to identify and attract visionary leaders for energy organizations.
• Workforce Management Comprehensive contractor management services including onboarding, payroll, performance tracking, retention, compliance management, and global mobility support for international assignments. Revenue generated through managed service arrangements and administrative fees.
• Consulting Services Specialist Quantity Surveying, Project Controls, and Cost Control expertise delivered across complex energy, infrastructure, and capital projects, including cost forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and schedule oversight. Provided by 120+ specialist consultants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully staffed the $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project for Woodside Energy, one of the largest foreign direct investments in U.S. history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NMDC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Petroplan announced an exclusive partnership with NMDC Group for a major recruitment campaign in South Africa to staff positions in UAE. NMDC Energy specializes in EPC solutions for onshore and offshore oil and gas, while NMDC Dredging & Marine delivers dredging and marine construction services. This collaboration underscores shared commitment to delivering world-class talent solutions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• TXM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024TXM Group acquired London-based energy staffing agency Petroplan in July 2024 to expand its presence in the international energy recruitment market. Petroplan, founded in 1976 and operating across four continents, gives TXM access to the energy sector including natural resources, renewables and infrastructure. Petroplan gains access to TXM's resources and technology. Petroplan has been part of TXM family since late 2023.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half: Global staffing and consulting firm operating across multiple professional disciplines. While not energy-focused, Robert Half's contract and permanent placement capabilities overlap with Petroplan's direct hire and workforce management offerings for technical roles.
• ManpowerGroup: One of the world's largest staffing companies with global operations across multiple sectors including energy. Competes broadly with Petroplan on large enterprise workforce programs and contract staffing.
• Hays: Large global staffing firm with a dedicated Energy sector practice covering oil & gas, power, and renewables. While broader in scope across industries, Hays' energy vertical competes with Petroplan on enterprise recruitment mandates and workforce solutions.

Direct peers

• Spencer Ogden: Energy, engineering, and infrastructure recruitment firm with global offices placing contract and permanent professionals in oil & gas, renewables, and power. Competes directly with Petroplan in the same customer base and project types.
• NES Fircroft: Global engineering and technical recruitment specialist focused on oil & gas, power, renewables, and infrastructure. Direct peer offering contract and permanent staffing across similar geographies and energy verticals as Petroplan.
• Airswift: Global workforce solutions provider specializing in the energy, process, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Directly comparable to Petroplan in contract staffing, direct hire, and project-based talent delivery for oil & gas, LNG, and renewables clients worldwide.
• Brunel: Global workforce provider connecting specialists with energy, mining, and infrastructure projects. Offers contract staffing, direct hire, and project-based solutions in oil & gas, renewables, and offshore — overlapping closely with Petroplan's service mix and target customers.

Regional players

• IKM Consulting: Norway-headquartered engineering and technical staffing firm with strong presence in Nordic and European energy markets. Comparable to Petroplan in serving offshore, subsea, and oil & gas clients, though more regionally concentrated.
• Wood Recruitment: UK-based specialist recruiter serving engineering, energy, and technical sectors. Comparable in size and vertical focus to Petroplan's EMEA recruitment operations, though more regionally concentrated.

Emerging players

• Cielo: Talent acquisition partner offering RPO and recruitment process outsourcing across industries including energy and industrials. An emerging competitor to Petroplan's executive search and direct hire services, particularly for enterprise workforce programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/petroplan-limited
• Xx.com/PetroplanGlobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/petroplan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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