Specification Manager (Facade / Masonry Support)

Roundhouse recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Specification Manager in Leeds to drive formal technical presentations and specifications for building envelope systems. The role requires at least 2+ years of experience in a specification-driven environment, along with strong relationship-building skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus a quarterly bonus, company car, and other benefits, aiming to cultivate lasting relationships with design professionals and influence industry standards.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Company car/allowance

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years' experience in a specification‑led role within building envelope or façade systems.
• Proven ability to deliver CPDs to architectural audiences.
• Confidence discussing technical details of façade structures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal CPDs and technical presentations to Architects and Engineers.
• Write compliant specifications for building envelope and façade systems.
• Build relationships with design professionals.

Skills

Technical specification knowledge

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Technical Specification Manager (Facades / Building Envelope)

Leeds - North (field-based, HQ support)

£50,000-£60,000 basic + quarterly bonus (~15%) + car / allowance + 33 days' holiday + health cash plan

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus (approx. 15% of salary)
• Company car or allowance with full expenses covered
• 33 days' holiday, health cash plan, life assurance
• High‑autonomy role with visible impact on major projects
• Pure specification focus – no direct sales targets

Role

• Deliver formal CPDs and technical presentations to Architects, Engineers and Consultants
• Influence specifications at design stage (RIBA 2‑4)
• Write and support compliant specifications for façade, building envelope and masonry support systems
• Build long‑term, senior relationships with design professionals
• Handover secured specifications to a separate sales team

The Person

• At least 2+ years' experience in a specification‑led role within: building envelope systems, façade systems, masonry support / brick slip / structural façade products
• Technically minded and confident discussing façade structures and interfaces
• Proven CPD presenter to architectural and consultancy audiences
• Relationship‑led, credible and commercially aware
• Ideally based within reasonable travel distance of the East Midlands / Midlands, covering the North West and Yorkshire

This role suits someone who enjoys shaping technical decisions, influencing standards and being trusted by architects – not chasing orders. With the business growing internationally, it offers genuine long‑term progression and professional status.

Keywords: Specification Manager, CPD Manager, Building Envelope, Facades, Masonry Support, Brick Slip, Structural Facade Systems, NBS Specifications, Architects, Engineers, CPD Delivery, Midlands, Manchester, Leeds