Mobilisation Project Manager

Wates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property maintenance company in Greater London is seeking a Mobilisation Project Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering and overseeing mobilisation projects to ensure client satisfaction and manage change. Applicants must have experience in both responsive and planned maintenance processes, along with strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to drive meaningful change within a well-respected organization.

Qualifications

• A qualified and experienced Mobilisation Project Manager with a solid understanding of Responsive and Planned Maintenance.
• A professional with experience in Facilities Management (FM) works.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mobilisation projects to a high standard, on time, and to client satisfaction.
• Plan, design, and own mobilisation plans through to handover.
• Continuously refine and implement business processes.
• Manage the transition of business change into operational areas.
• Ensure delivery of programme outcomes and benefits.
• Lead change management activities across the business.
• Oversee operational risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and close-off.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in change management

Understanding of Responsive and Planned Maintenance

Experience in Facilities Management (FM)

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy We're Hiring: Mobilisation Project Manager (6 Month FTC). Location: Finsbury Park. Business Unit: WPS. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Mobilisation Project Manager to join our WPS team! If you're passionate about driving change, delivering excellence, and making a real impact—this could be your next move.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mobilisation projects to a high standard, on time, and to client satisfaction
• Plan, design, and own mobilisation plans through to handover
• Continuously refine and implement business processes
• Manage the transition of business change into operational areas
• Ensure delivery of programme outcomes and benefits
• Lead change management activities across the business
• Oversee operational risk and develop mitigation plans
• Conduct post-project evaluations and close-off

What We're Looking For / Qualifications

• A qualified, experienced, and professional Mobilisation Project Manager with a solid understanding of:
• Responsive and Planned Maintenance
• Facilities Management (FM) works

You'll be a strong communicator with a positive, engaging approach—someone who can support and educate the business through change. 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: Once you apply one of the Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of the next step.

About 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, Thriving planet, and Thriving people. 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.

Awards and recognitions include: BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards, WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards, GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022, GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards, TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 (Top 50 Employers for Women), WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards.