Project Manager

Guidant Global; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking a Project Manager to support mobilisation and delivery of a newly awarded contract across Essex. The role combines project delivery, stakeholder management and client relations to transition from award to full operational delivery.

You will manage mobilisation workstreams, coordinate internal/external stakeholders, track milestones, and be the primary client contact during mobilisation and beyond.

Qualifications

• PM experience in FM/Construction/Infrastructure/Mobilisation.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across operations and corporate functions.
• Strong client-facing experience and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mobilisation activities for a newly awarded contract.
• Lead designated workstreams to ensure mobilisation deliverables are achieved on time and to budget.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client relationship manager.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives and operational teams.
• Develop and maintain mobilisation plans, programmes and trackers.
• Coordinate internal departments including Operations, HR, IT, Procurement, HSEQ and Commercial teams.
• Monitor project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Facilitate mobilisation meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual obligations, governance requirements and mobilisation milestones are achieved.
• Support service implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Planning & organisation

MS Office

MS Project

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job title: Project Manager - Mobilisation

Location: Essex (Hybrid / Site & Client Visits)

Duration: 6+months

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support the mobilisation and delivery of a newly awarded contract across Essex. This is a varied role combining project delivery, stakeholder management and client relationship responsibilities, ensuring a successful transition from contract award through to full operational delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key mobilisation workstreams, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, tracking project milestones and acting as the primary day-to-day contact for the client throughout the mobilisation phase and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mobilisation activities for a newly awarded contract.
• Lead designated workstreams to ensure mobilisation deliverables are achieved on time and to budget.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client relationship manager.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives and operational teams.
• Develop and maintain mobilisation plans, programmes and trackers.
• Coordinate internal departments including Operations, HR, IT, Procurement, HSEQ and Commercial teams.
• Monitor project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Facilitate mobilisation meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual obligations, governance requirements and mobilisation milestones are achieved.
• Support service implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Experience Required

• Proven Project Management experience within FM, Construction, Maintenance, Infrastructure, Utilities or Mobilisation environments.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across operational and corporate functions.
• Strong client-facing experience and relationship management skills.
• Experience delivering mobilisations, business change programmes or contract transitions.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.

Desirable

• Prince2, APM or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Property Services or Public Sector contracts.
• Previous experience working on new contract mobilisations.

Candidate Profile

This role would suit an organised and commercially aware Project Manager who enjoys working closely with clients and operational teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading mobilisation activities, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and acting as a trusted client contact while ensuring a smooth and successful contract launch.