Specification Manager

Etex; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials firm is seeking an experienced Specification Manager to drive market strategies and develop robust specifications. This crucial role involves maintaining customer contacts, providing technical advice, and managing relationships with key stakeholders in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in construction and experience with bespoke solutions. Join us in our mission to empower communities and promote sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience creating bespoke engineered solutions for construction projects.
• Up-to-date understanding of building regulations and standards.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with existing and prospective customers.
• Provide expert technical advice and solutions.
• Manage relationships with architects and contractors.

Skills

Technical advice

Relationship management

Construction design software

Understanding of building regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Specification Manager role at Etex

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Architectural Specification Manager covering the Midlands (Ideal Location: Birmingham).

Join our team to drive the market strategy for Etex Building Performance's Siniat brand. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring top-tier commercial performance by developing robust and purpose-fit specifications that align with our market goals.

What you’ll do

• Maintaining regular contact with existing and prospective customers
• Providing expert technical advice and solutions
• Managing relationship with architects, main contractors, key sub-contractors, and fire protection contractors
• Updating CRM daily with key project and customer information
• Working closely with the other Etex departments
• Identifying new market sectors where Etex Brands can deliver best value

What you’ll bring

• You will have demonstratable experience of being able to create bespoke ‘engineered’ solutions for specific customer construction projects
• You will have an update to date understanding of building regulations and standards
• You will have the ability to interpret architectural drawing and plans
• You will be proficient in the use of construction design software and Microsoft packages
• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Building Materials

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