Specification Sales Engineer

Verto People; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power distribution manufacturer is seeking a Specification Sales Engineer to support major building projects across the UK. This position involves developing relationships with M&E consultants to influence specifications and promote switchgear solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in similar sales roles, and a willingness to travel to London twice a week. The role offers a competitive salary and bonuses, alongside significant autonomy in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

30% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Specification Sales Engineer or related role.
• Background in low or medium voltage switchgear essential.
• Proven track record in the commercial buildings sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure project specifications with M&E consultants.
• Drive specification-led sales for switchgear and switchboards.
• Manage a strong pipeline of commercial building projects.
• Collaborate with project teams for successful project delivery.
• Represent the business at consultant meetings and events.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing specifications

Technical knowledge in power distribution

Experience with consultants and contractors

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Role Overview

Specification Sales Engineer / Electrical Sales Engineer / Consultant Sales Engineer required to join a global power distribution manufacturer supporting major commercial and public-sector building projects across the UK.

The successful Specification Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing relationships with M&E consultants, influencing specifications, and promoting low to medium voltage switchgear and switchboard solutions across the commercial building sector. This is a high-impact, field-based role with significant autonomy and direct involvement in major specification opportunities.

You’ll have a strong technical background in power distribution equipment, experience working with consultants and contractors, and the ability to confidently specify into large-scale building projects.

Package

• £70,000 basic salary
• 30% bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Remote / field-based (UK-wide, with travel to London 2 days per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, influence, and secure project specifications with M&E consultants and design engineers.
• Drive specification-led sales for low/medium voltage switchgear and switchboards.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of commercial building projects using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with internal project teams, engineering, and sales support for successful delivery.
• Attend consultant meetings, events, and technical sessions to represent the business.

Requirements

• Experience as a Specification Sales Engineer / Electrical Sales Engineer / Consultant Sales or Technical Sales Engineer.
• Background in low or medium voltage switchgear or switchboards (essential).
• Proven track record of influencing specifications in the commercial buildings sector.
• Comfortable working closely with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be willing to travel to London 2 days per week as a core part of the role.