Mobilisation Manager
Full Time/Permanent
Operations
£50,000 to £74,999
£65,000
South East
Dartford
MM1
13-05-2026 02:34 PM
13th June 2026
Benefits Package
Bonus scheme
Mobilisation Manager
Location: Dartford/ client site / hybrid working
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Mobilisation Planning & Delivery
- In depth understanding of key contract elements.
- Lead end-to-end mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across Healthcare, Commercial and Education sector portfolios
- Develop and manage detailed mobilisation plans using Monday system
- Ensure all milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed standards
- Coordinate contract handovers from bid/tender teams to operational delivery teams
- Working with Engineering Manager to drive efficiencies across existing portfolio
- Updating asset and PPM schedule’s on contract renewals
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients during mobilisation phase
- Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Chair mobilisation meetings and provide regular progress updates both internally and client facing
Operational Setup
- Establish site operations, including staffing structures, rotas, and onboarding of engineers
- Ensure supply chain partners and subcontractors are procured and onboarded
- Oversee asset verification, surveys, and condition reports where required
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met (e.g. H&S, compliance documentation, risk assessments, method statements)
- Implement company policies and procedures across new contracts
- Ensure MRI system is set up with efficient asset grouping to enable efficient operational delivery
Commercial & Financial Control
- Work with commercial teams to track mobilisation budgets and costs
- Identify risks, variations, and opportunities during mobilisation
- Support accurate forecasting and reporting
- Working with finance department to determine and implement best financial contract setup for each contract
Systems & Processes
- Oversee setup of CAFM/helpdesk systems and reporting structures
- Ensure asset data, PPM schedules, and SLAs/KPIs are correctly configured
- Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement
People Management
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of operational teams
- Ensure staff are competent, inducted, and compliant with company standards
- Promote a strong health & safety culture
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in mobilisation, project management and contract setup within building maintenance / facilities management
- Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements (e.g. Health & Safety, statutory maintenance)
- Experience working with CAFM systems (e.g. MRI, Maximo, Planon, Planet)
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong stakeholder and client management abilities
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- Relevant Engineering of Building service qualification/ experience
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) – desirable
- IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification – desirable
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful on-time delivery of mobilisations
- Client satisfaction during onboarding phase
- Budget adherence
- Compliance readiness at go-live
- Smooth transition to operational teams with minimal disruption
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to sites within the south east
- Flexibility to meet project deadlines
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