Mobilisation Project Manager

Wates Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Mobilisation Manager to oversee the transition of facilities management contracts. The ideal candidate will lead project mobilisations, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance and operational readiness. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience within the FM sector, strong planning and organisational skills, and a willingness to travel as required. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or mobilisation management within FM.
• Strong knowledge of hard and soft FM services.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen and ability to support commercial decisions.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mobilisation of FM services and manage timelines.
• Build relationships with clients and communicate progress effectively.
• Ensure operational readiness with compliance and resource allocation.
• Support cost models and monitor budgets for profitability.
• Apply best practices and lead post-mobilisation reviews.
• Enhance client engagement processes for satisfaction.

Skills

Project or Mobilisation Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Planning and Organisational Skills

Knowledge of FM Services

Job description

The Vacancy

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.

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Work for Wates

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.

Work for Wates

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family‑owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long‑term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025 : Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.