Specification Manager (Construction)

Roundhouse recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Specification Manager for the Building Envelope sector. This role focuses on delivering CPDs and writing specifications while maintaining strong relationships with Architects and Engineers. The ideal candidate will have proven influencing skills and be comfortable presenting technical content. Competitive base salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus bonuses and benefits included.

Benefits

£50,000-£55,000 base + bonus

Car or allowance

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record influencing specifications in Building Systems, Facade, Masonry Support or Brickwork.
• Confident presenter with strong CPD delivery skills.
• Existing industry contacts an advantage; credible, relationship-led, commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Own specification strategy and deliver CPDs to technical audiences.
• Support compliant designs across masonry support and facade systems.
• Collaborate with sales and manage project records.

Skills

Influencing technical decisions

CPD delivery skills

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Specification Manager (Facades / Building Envelope)

£50,000-£55,000 basic + bonus (15% of salary, paid quarterly) + car/allowance + 33 days' holiday + health cash plan

Responsibilities

• Own specification strategy, deliver CPDs, and influence compliant designs at concept stage.
• Deliver CPDs and technical presentations to Architects, Engineers and Consultants
• Write specifications and support compliant designs across masonry support, cavity trays, lintels and facade systems
• Build and maintain high-level relationships at design stage
• Handover secured specifications to the sales team for delivery
• Collaborate with the National Specification Manager and Area Sales Managers, feeding into campaigns and keeping CRM project records up to date
• Attend key industry exhibitions and occasional evening/weekend CPD events (with overnight stays where required)

Benefits

• £50,000-£55,000 base + bonus worth c.£8,000 (15% annual salary, paid quarterly)
• Car or allowance, full expenses covered
• 33 days' holiday, health cash plan, life assurance
• High-autonomy Specification Manager position with direct impact

The Company

Market-leading specialist in the Building Envelope (masonry support, cavity trays, lintels, facade systems)

Backed by a fast-growing international group

Specification function runs independently from sales - your focus is purely technical influence and relationship building

The Role

• Deliver CPDs and technical presentations to Architects, Engineers and Consultants
• Write specifications and support compliant designs across masonry support, cavity trays, lintels and facade systems
• Build and maintain high-level relationships at design stage
• Handover secured specifications to the sales team for delivery
• Collaborate with the National Specification Manager and Area Sales Managers, feeding into campaigns and keeping CRM project records up to date
• Attend key industry exhibitions and occasional evening/weekend CPD events (with overnight stays where required)

The Person

• Proven track record influencing specifications in Building Systems, Facade, Masonry Support or Brickwork
• Confident presenter with strong CPD delivery skills
• Midlands/North base, comfortable covering Birmingham upwards
• Existing industry contacts an advantage; credible, relationship-led, commercially aware

This is a role built for people who enjoy shaping standards and influencing technical decisions. You'll gain autonomy, credibility and the chance to lead conversations with Architects and Engineers at the highest level - without the pressure of chasing sales. With a company expanding rapidly on a global scale, it's a genuine platform for career growth and status.

Keywords

Specification Manager, Technical Manager, Building Envelope, Masonry Support, Facade, Brickwork, Cladding, Lintels, Cavity Trays, Building Systems, Specifications, Architects, Engineers, CPD, Technical Presentations, Midlands, North, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds