Mobilisation Manager

Mobilisation Manager

Facilities Management

Kent based office with hybrid working and client site visits as required

Salary guide - to £65,000
 

Trevett Services are seeking an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the successful mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across residential and mobile services. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring each contract is fully set up and ready for operational delivery – from contract award through to seamless handover.  You will oversee all operational, commercial, financial, compliance, and Health & Safety elements of mobilisation, working closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

Key Responsibilities

Mobilisation Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across Healthcare, Commercial and Education portfolios
• Develop, manage, and deliver detailed mobilisation plans using structured project controls
• Ensure all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and to agreed standards
• Coordinate contract handovers from bid/tender teams into operational delivery
• Work closely with engineering leadership to identify efficiencies across the existing portfolio
• Update asset registers and PPM schedules, including on contract renewals

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary client contact during the mobilisation phase
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Chair mobilisation meetings and provide clear, regular progress updates

Operational Setup

• Establish site operations, including staffing structures, rotas, and engineer onboarding
• Procure and onboard supply chain partners and subcontractors
• Oversee asset verification, surveys, and condition reporting where required

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met, including Health & Safety documentation, risk assessments, and method statements
• Implement company policies and procedures across newly mobilised contracts
• Configure systems to ensure efficient asset grouping and operational delivery

Commercial & Financial Control

• Track mobilisation budgets and costs in collaboration with commercial teams
• Identify risks, variations, and opportunities throughout mobilisation
• Support accurate forecasting, reporting, and financial setup with finance teams

Systems & Processes

• Oversee the setup of CAFM and helpdesk systems
• Ensure asset data, PPM schedules, KPIs, and SLAs are correctly configured
• Drive consistency, process improvement, and best practice

People & Safety

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of operational teams
• Ensure staff are fully inducted, competent, and compliant
• Promote and embed a strong Health & Safety culture

About You

Proven experience in mobilisation, contract setup, or project management within facilities management or building maintenance.  With a strong understanding of UK statutory and Health & Safety compliance, we are looking for someone with hands-on experience with CAFM systems (e.g. MRI, Maximo, Planon, Planet).

Ideally you will have excellent organisational and project management skills, be a confident stakeholder and client manager, who is commercially aware with budget management experience

• Able to manage multiple mobilisations simultaneously

Qualifications

Relevant engineering or building services qualification, or equivalent experienceProject management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) – desirable

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification – desirable