Mobilisation Manager

United Infrastructure; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a strategic Mobilisation Manager to oversee the transition of major contracts to steady-state operations. This role involves full ownership of the mobilisation program, ensuring effective operational structures and teams are in place. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior operational roles and must excel in stakeholder management and performance delivery. Join us in delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior operational or mobilisation role.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programmes.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled communicator with strong presentation capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mobilisation of new contracts.
• Drive delivery performance and service excellence.
• Develop and implement mobilisation plans and resource models.
• Oversee reporting frameworks for performance and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction, Project Management, Surveying, or a related discipline

Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, APM)

Relevant IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ASTA

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Mobilisation Manager to lead the mobilisation and transition of a major contract through to steady-state operations.

This pivotal role will take full ownership of the mobilisation programme — ensuring that operational structures, teams, processes, and performance measures are established to deliver long‑term success. Once mobilisation is complete, you will retain operational control and accountability for ongoing delivery, performance management, and client satisfaction.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this role demands a leader with exceptional planning, communication, and analytical skills who can influence stakeholders and set the highest standards for delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end mobilisation of new contracts and programmes, ensuring clear governance, planning, and risk management.
• Take operational ownership post‑mobilisation, driving delivery performance, compliance, and service excellence.
• Develop and implement mobilisation plans, programmes, and resource models, ensuring all milestones are achieved.
• Build and lead cross‑functional teams, establishing a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Act as the key client interface, ensuring strong communication, trust, and alignment of objectives.
• Oversee reporting frameworks, including performance dashboards, risk registers, financial summaries, and progress updates.
• Lead on procurement and supply chain mobilisation, ensuring commercial efficiency and best value.
• Champion Health & Safety, quality, and compliance across all operational activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and process standardisation across future mobilisations.

About You

• Extensive experience in a senior operational or mobilisation role within a main contractor or service delivery environment.
• Proven track record of establishing and successfully delivering large-scale programmes or frameworks.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate plans into operational reality.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experienced in programme management tools such as Microsoft Project, ASTA, and Excel trackers.
• Skilled communicator with strong presentation and reporting capability.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness and commitment to best practice standards.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial management and procurement coordination.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, Surveying, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, APM, or equivalent) desirable
• Relevant IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."