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