Specification Manager (Facades / Building Envelope)

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

Own specification strategy, deliver CPDs, and influence compliant designs at concept stage. This Specification Manager role offers autonomy, status, and the chance to shape high-profile projects without sales chasing.

The 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