Mobilisation Manager
3 days ago
Dartford
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