Mobilisation Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Finsbury Park N, United Kingdom Wates Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Mobilisation Manager

Location: UK (Remote with travel as required)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are thrilled to be driving the growth of WPS by recruiting a talented Mobilisation Manager. In this role, you'll lead the successful transition of newly awarded facilities management (FM) contracts from tender stage through to steady state. You'll ensure mobilisation activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, aligning with client expectations and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Mobilisation: Lead end-to-end mobilisation of FM services, develop plans, manage timelines, and ensure smooth handover to operational teams.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and supply chain partners; communicate progress and risks effectively.
  • Operational Readiness: Coordinate inductions, compliance, and resource allocation to ensure service standards are met.
  • Commercial & Financial Oversight: Support cost models, monitor budgets, and ensure profitability targets are achieved.
  • Continuous Improvement: Apply best practices, maintain governance frameworks, and lead post-mobilisation reviews. Carry out post go live inspections.
  • Champion the customer experience: Own and enhance our client engagement processes, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty through innovative approaches.

About You

  • Proven experience in project or mobilisation management within FM (public sector experience preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of hard and soft FM services (e.g., cleaning, catering, M&E).
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Financial acumen and ability to support commercial decisions.
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression within Wates Group.
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Apply Today

Take the lead in shaping successful FM contract transitions. Apply now to join our team

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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