Mobilisation Project Manager

The Housing Network; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days of Annual Leave

Simplyhealth Package

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

The Housing Network is seeking a Mobilisation Project Manager to lead the mobilisation of residential, mixed-use and high-rise properties from acquisition to handover. You will create robust project plans, trackers and mobilisation schedules, coordinating contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure properties are operationally ready for occupation.

The role requires site visits across the UK, strong stakeholder management and experience in social housing or related mobilisation projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in mobilising residential, mixed-use or high-rise properties.
• Experience coordinating projects, mobilisation or operational programmes in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise new properties from acquisition through to handover.
• Create and manage project plans, trackers and mobilisation schedules.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure readiness for occupation.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and support compliance throughout mobilisation.
• Prepare handover packs, manuals and key property documentation.
• Build relationships with landlords, contractors and stakeholders and provide regular updates.
• Conduct site visits and support mobilisation projects across the UK.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Gantt charts

Site visits

Education

PRINCE2

APM

MSP

IOSH/NEBOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities.

We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we've learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference.

We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do.

Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business.

Mobilisation Project Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Per Annum

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (There will be the requirement to conduct site visits so you must be comfortable travelling between sites during the working day)

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the mobilisation of new residential, mixed-use and high-rise properties from acquisition through to operational handover.
• Creating and managing project plans, trackers and mobilisation schedules to ensure key milestones are delivered on time.
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure buildings are operationally ready for occupation.
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks and supporting compliance activities throughout the mobilisation process.
• Preparing handover packs, operational manuals and key property documentation.
• Building strong relationships with landlords, contractors and stakeholders while providing regular project updates.
• Conducting site visits and supporting multiple mobilisation projects across the UK.

Who we are looking for:

• An organised and proactive project professional with experience in social housing, property management, facilities management, construction, or a similar sector.
• Someone with experience coordinating projects, mobilisations or operational programmes in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident managing contractors, suppliers and multiple competing priorities.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable reviewing plans, drawings and technical information and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experienced in using project trackers or Gantt charts.
• A full UK driving licence holder who is happy to travel to sites as required.
• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, MSP), IOSH/NEBOSH, or experience within social housing or residential mobilisation projects would be desirable.

What you'll receive:

• Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Per Annum
• 23 Days of Annual Leave
• Simplyhealth Package
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of "expertise by experience" and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered.

We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.