Head of Specification

Wienerberger AG; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension guidance

Job summary

Wienerberger Ltd is seeking a Head of Specification to lead the Specification Team and shape a national approach across the UK & Ireland. You will build relationships with architects, consultants and developers, driving early engagement and a robust specification pipeline.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Technical, Product Management and Marketing teams and lead CPD initiatives to generate long-term growth. Occasional travel and a company car/allowance are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK construction industry.
• Deep understanding ofconstruction materials, methods and regulations.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem solving capability.
• Experience using CRM systems and market intelligence.
• Good understanding of specification management and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Specification Team.
• Develop and implement a national specification strategy.
• Coordinate specification activity across regions and business units.
• Drive early engagement in the construction process.
• Increase breadth and value of specifications across the portfolio.
• Build and manage a robust specification pipeline.
• Ensure opportunities and project intelligence are captured through CRM.
• Develop the company approach to CPDs and technical engagement.
• Work closely with Commercial, Technical, Product Management and Marketing teams.
• Measure and communicate the commercial impact of specification activity.

Skills

UK construction industry

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Specification management

Pipeline development

Education

Degree in Architecture

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

NBS Chorus

CRM software

Job description

Join us as Head of Specification

Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.

About the role

As a Head of Specification you will be leading our Specification Team and shaping a national approach to specification across our business. You will build strong relationships with architects, consultants, developers and other industry stakeholders while helping create a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and supporting long term growth.

Duties also include:

• Lead, manage and develop the Specification Team
• Develop and implement a national specification strategy
• Coordinate specification activity across regions and business units
• Drive early engagement in the construction process
• Increase the breadth and value of specifications across the portfolio
• Build and manage a robust specification pipeline
• Ensure opportunities and project intelligence are captured through CRM
• Develop the company approach to CPDs and technical engagement
• Work closely with Commercial, Technical, Product Management and Marketing teams
• Measure and communicate the commercial impact of specification activity

This role plays an important part in helping us engage earlier in the project lifecycle, support customers with high quality technical solutions and create opportunities that convert into long term business growth.

There are excellent opportunities for career development, professional growth and collaboration with teams across the UK and Ireland.

This is a regional role covering the UK & Ireland territory so regular travel is expected. A company car/allowance is provided.

About you

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the UK construction industry
• Deep understanding of construction materials, methods and regulations
• Leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical and problem solving capability
• Experience using CRM systems and market intelligence
• Good understanding of specification management and pipeline development

Desirable

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (or equivalent knowledge/training)
• Knowledge of BIM and specification software such as NBS Chorus
• Experience leading change and influencing business strategy
• Experience delivering CPDs and technical training programmes

About our Benefits

• Salary: competitive
• Sales commission scheme
• You'll have 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday flexibility means you can buy up to four extra days and sell up to two. You'll also get an extra day each year to volunteer.
• A company car is available, or you can choose a car allowance.
• We provide private medical insurance with cover for you, your partner, or your family.
• Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes.
• Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
• Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
• Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products.
• Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
• You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success

About us

wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what's next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.

Join us as Head of Specification and help us shape tomorrow - because we're building for what's next - and that starts with you.

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than