Specifications Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Specifications Manager for North UK to drive product specification in rainscreen cladding systems. The role involves building relationships with key players in the architecture and construction sectors, delivering presentations, and managing project specifications. Essential qualifications include experience in technical sales, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a company car and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual performance bonus

Company car

Pension and healthcare scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Specification Manager or Technical Sales role within facade or cladding.
• Strong understanding of architectural specification processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for CPD delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive product specification and project opportunities in the Northern UK.
• Develop relationships with architects and contractors.
• Manage key specifications through design and planning.

Skills

Specification management

Technical sales

Relationship management

Communication skills

Architectural interpretation

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy No 5432

Vacancy Title

Specifications Manager - North UK (Rainscreen Products)

Location

North of England (Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, or surrounding areas)

Department: Sales / Specification

Reports to: National Sales Manager

Travel: Field-based with regional travel

Purpose of the Role

The Specifications Manager - North UK will be responsible for driving product specification and project opportunities for the company's rainscreen cladding systems and facade solutions.

The role focuses on developing strong relationships with architects, facade consultants, contractors, and developers to ensure inclusion of the company's products in design specifications and tender documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Specification Development
   • Promote the company's range of rainscreen cladding systems, sub-frame assemblies, and associated facade components to architects, specifiers, and facade engineers.
   • Identify and secure project specifications through early engagement in the design and planning stages.
   • Deliver CPD presentations and provide design and technical support to architectural practices and design consultants.
   • Maintain a detailed pipeline of projects via the company's CRM system, ensuring all stages from design to tender are tracked.
2. Technical & Commercial Collaboration
   • Work closely with the technical and design departments to provide accurate system information, fire certification details, and performance data.
   • Liaise with the regional sales team and approved installers to ensure specifications are converted to sales.
   • Support contractors during the tendering and submittal stages with compliant system solutions.
   • Provide feedback from the market to inform product development and innovation.
3. Market & Relationship Management
   • Build and manage key relationships with architectural practices, facade consultants, and building envelope specialists throughout the Northern UK region.
   • Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and professional networking forums.
   • Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends within the facade and rainscreen sector.
4. Reporting & Administration
   • Produce regular reports on specification activity, project conversion rates, and regional performance.
   • Contribute to strategic planning for business growth within the Northern region.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in a Specification Manager, Technical Sales, or Business Development role within the facade, rainscreen cladding, or building envelope industry.
• Strong understanding of architectural specification processes and design stages (RIBA).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (especially for CPD delivery).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and technical details.
• Familiarity with fire regulations, building envelope performance, and installation principles.
• Confident user of CRM and Microsoft Office tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North of England.

Desirable

• Established network of architects, facade consultants, and contractors within the Northern UK market.
• Background in technical facade systems, rainscreen substructures, or cladding materials (e.g., aluminium, terracotta, HPL, or ACM).

Package & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual performance bonus / commission
• Company car
• Pension and healthcare scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and CPD training