Mobilisation Coordinator

MMP Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor seeks a Mobilisation Coordinator in East London. The role involves coordinating project mobilisations, ensuring operational readiness, and collaborating with various teams to meet project deadlines. Candidates should have a strong understanding of mobilisation principles and excellent organisational skills. This is a permanent position and offers an opportunity to manage complex operational processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project mobilisation and operational readiness principles.
• Familiarity with risk, issue, and action tracking within complex operational environments.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end mobilisation plans.
• Support operational readiness by ensuring resources are in place.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver mobilisation readiness.

Skills

Project mobilisation understanding

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Mobilisation Coordinator to work for a National Contractor on a Permanent Basis, in East London.

The Mobilisation Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of new project and contract mobilisations within the Repairs & Maintenance and Voids sector. Acting as a central point of coordination between project teams, operational delivery, and client stakeholders, the role ensures that all operational, compliance, and resource requirements are in place for a seamless transition from contract award to live service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end mobilisation plans, maintaining timelines, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate and support operational readiness by ensuring people, processes, systems, and assets are in place prior to go‑live.
• Work closely with Operational, HR, IT, Fleet, Procurement, Commercial and Training teams to deliver joined‑up mobilisation readiness and adherence to process.
• Support coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and training of operatives and administrative staff in line with contract needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress trackers, and compliance records to demonstrate readiness.
• Work with Compliance, H&S, and Quality teams to align mobilisation activities with internal and client standards.
• Maintain an audit trail of key mobilisation deliverables, ensuring full traceability.
• Monitor mobilisation progress against KPIs and report risks or dependencies proactively.
• Identify potential risks to mobilisation and report issues promptly.
• Support contingency planning to mitigate delays or operational challenges.
• Track resource utilisation and highlight risks or inefficiencies that may affect commercial commitments.
• Support the Contract Manager who will serve as a key point of contact for clients during mobilisation, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Support the Contract Manager to ensure smooth customer experiences during project transitions, addressing operational queries promptly.
• Collaborate with client and internal stakeholders to ensure service delivery expectations are met from day one.
• Facilitate effective communication and knowledge transfer between mobilisation and business‑as‑usual teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance automation in mobilisation workflows.
• Support post‑mobilisation reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future processes.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of project mobilisation and operational readiness principles.
• Familiarity with risk, issue, and action tracking within complex operational environments.
• Awareness of social housing compliance requirements, health & safety regulations, and KPI frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Strong attention