Architectural Specifications Expert – London

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Discount programmes

Subsidised catering

Social events & sports activities

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Specification Advisor – Architecture to support the delivery of world-class projects. You will develop high-quality specifications within the Technical Design Group, collaborating with architects and specialist teams to drive technical excellence, sustainability, and innovation across our global portfolio.

The role requires proven experience writing architectural specifications, a strong understanding of building systems, materials, and procurement, plus

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing architectural specifications within a design or built environment setting.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems, construction materials, and procurement processes.
• Experience contributing to complex projects across the UK and/or international markets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and confidently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specification-writing platforms such as NBS Chorus or similar.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work to demanding deadlines.

Skills

Specification writing

Building systems knowledge

Project experience

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

NBS Chorus

Job description

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Specification Advisor – Architecture to support the delivery of world-class projects. You will develop high-quality specifications within the Technical Design Group, collaborating with architects and specialist teams to drive technical excellence, sustainability, and innovation across our global portfolio.

The role requires proven experience writing architectural specifications, a strong understanding of building systems, materials, and procurement, plus