At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across various sectors.
- Company: Join Trevett Services, a dynamic facilities management company in Kent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with strong growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth transitions for new contracts.
- Qualifications: Experience in mobilisation or project management within facilities management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Facilities Management Kent based office with hybrid working and client site visits as required. Salary guide - to £65,000.
Trevett Services are seeking an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the successful mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across residential and mobile services. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring each contract is fully set up and ready for operational delivery – from contract award through to seamless handover. You will oversee all operational, commercial, financial, compliance, and Health & Safety elements of mobilisation, working closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Mobilisation Planning & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end mobilisation of new maintenance contracts across Healthcare, Commercial and Education portfolios
- Develop, manage, and deliver detailed mobilisation plans using structured project controls
- Ensure all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and to agreed standards
- Coordinate contract handovers from bid/tender teams into operational delivery
- Work closely with engineering leadership to identify efficiencies across the existing portfolio
- Update asset registers and PPM schedules, including on contract renewals
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary client contact during the mobilisation phase
- Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Chair mobilisation meetings and provide clear, regular progress updates
- Operational Setup
- Establish site operations, including staffing structures, rotas, and engineer onboarding
- Procure and onboard supply chain partners and subcontractors
- Oversee asset verification, surveys, and condition reporting where required
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met, including Health & Safety documentation, risk assessments, and method statements
- Implement company policies and procedures across newly mobilised contracts
- Configure systems to ensure efficient asset grouping and operational delivery
- Commercial & Financial Control
- Track mobilisation budgets and costs in collaboration with commercial teams
- Identify risks, variations, and opportunities throughout mobilisation
- Support accurate forecasting, reporting, and financial setup with finance teams
- Systems & Processes
- Oversee the setup of CAFM and helpdesk systems
- Ensure asset data, PPM schedules, KPIs, and SLAs are correctly configured
- Drive consistency, process improvement, and best practice
- People & Safety
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of operational teams
- Ensure staff are fully inducted, competent, and compliant
- Promote and embed a strong Health & Safety culture
About You
Proven experience in mobilisation, contract setup, or project management within facilities management or building maintenance. With a strong understanding of UK statutory and Health & Safety compliance, we are looking for someone with hands-on experience with CAFM systems (e.g. MRI, Maximo, Planon, Planet). Ideally you will have excellent organisational and project management skills, be a confident stakeholder and client manager, who is commercially aware with budget management experience. Able to manage multiple mobilisations simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Relevant engineering or building services qualification, or equivalent experience
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) – desirable
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification – desirable
Mobilisation Manager employer: Trevett Group
Trevett Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kent with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and prioritises a strong Health & Safety culture while delivering impactful services across diverse sectors.
