Regional Specification Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm seeks a Regional Specification Manager for facade materials. This remote role requires strong relationship-building with architects and contractors to secure specifications and achieve project targets. Candidates should have experience in facade systems, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with construction markets. The position demands strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a results-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facade systems or building envelope specification.
• Proven track record with architects and contractors.
• Experience delivering CPDs and technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and secure the specification of facade materials.
• Generate specifications with architects and specifiers.
• Manage project portfolios and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Understanding of rainscreen facade systems

Knowledge of specification tools (NBS Source/Chorus)

Proficient in reading architectural drawings

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM management

Project tracking systems (e.g. Barbour ABI, Glenigan)

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5413

Vacancy Title: Regional Specification Manager Building Envelope - North/North East/Scotland

Location: North East UK - Remote

About Our Client

Our client is the UK arm of a larger Group, one of Europe\'s leading companies in the manufacture and sale of fibre cement building materials. Their focus is innovative system solutions for roofs, facades, building boards and solar. Their European footprint employs nearly 2,400 employees in more than 15 entities. We offer opportunities for professional challenges in a flexible, diverse and high-responsibility environment. With them, you can expect an exciting working environment in a sustainably growing internationally active company. Quality, excellent service and customer orientation are actively and successfully practiced in all areas.

Job Purpose

The Regional Specification Manager is responsible for promoting and securing the specification of the company\'s facade materials and building boards within the architectural and construction community. The role involves building strong relationships with architects, facade consultants, developers, contractors and specifiers to ensure our facade solutions are included in project specifications at the earliest stage.

Responsibilities

• Generating facade material specifications with Architects, Designers and other specifiers via a consultative approach.
• Managing a portfolio of projects from specification to delivery, aiming to achieve project specification sales targets as agreed and maintain an up to date project portfolio.
• Following leads generated with specifiers and driving new business generation.
• Maintain the CRM system with accurate recording of data and project information.
• To establish and maintain good customer relations with existing network and develop new architect relationships promoting the Clients materials portfolio.
• Working with all project stakeholders to assist with project delivery, including Specifiers, Main Contractors, Installers and End Clients.
• Deliver CPD seminar presentations, provide materials training and where required deliver new product presentations.
• Creation of business plan for the area to assist in meeting group business objectives and strategy.
• Organise and participate in PR and networking events.
• Monitor project activity using tools like Glenigans
• Site visits and technical support to stakeholders
• Identify key projects and specification opportunities across the region.
• Provide regular reports on pipeline development and specification success rates.

Experience

• Previous experience in facade systems or building envelope specification, ideally within a technical sales or specification role.
• Proven track record of working with architects, specifiers, consultants, and contractors at a regional or national level.
• Familiarity with regional construction markets and industry standards.
• Experience delivering CPDs, technical presentations, or product training sessions.

Skills, Knowledge

• Understanding of rainscreen facade systems
• Knowledge of specification tools (NBS Source/Chorus) and project tracking systems (e.g. Barbour ABI, Glenigan).
• Proficient in reading architectural drawings with the ability to influence specification decisions in the early design phase
• Proficient in CRM management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop strong relationships across stakeholders.

You will need to be

• Results-driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a field-based role.
• A strategic thinker with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A confident presenter with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented
• A team player who collaborates effectively with internal sales, technical, and marketing teams.

Additional Information

Willingness to travel regularly across the assigned region, including occasional overnight stays. A UK driving license is required for this position and you must be eligible to work in the UK.