Lead Facilities Manager - Multi-Site, 6-Month Contract

Huntress - Crawley; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-working

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

Huntress - Crawley is seeking a Facilities Management Team Leader for an initial 6-month contract (potential extension) in Haywards Heath. The role is office-based with a daily rate of £400–£450.

You will head a team of around six, ensuring high standards across a diverse portfolio and delivering compliant FM services across multiple sites. Key duties include leading the FM function, contractor management, and governance processes, with regular site visits and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience managing an FM team, service or function.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, technical and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and procurement processes.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and build strong relationships.
• Proactive approach with strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Facilities Management function and FM team.
• Oversee delivery of facilities services across a varied property portfolio.
• Ensure engineering, technical and statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and procurement activities.
• Support FM governance, vetting processes and compliance procedures.
• Carry out regular site visits across properties to maintain standards.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the FM team.

Skills

FM Leadership

Team Management

Contractor Management

Procurement

Multi-site Oversight

Job description

Huntress - Crawley is seeking a Facilities Management Team Leader for an initial 6-month contract (potential extension) in Haywards Heath. The role is office-based with a daily rate of £400–£450.

You will head a team of around six, ensuring high standards across a diverse portfolio and delivering compliant FM services across multiple sites. Key duties include leading the FM function, contractor management, and governance processes, with regular site visits and stakeholder collaboration.