Job Description
Technical Specification Manager (Facades / Building Envelope)
Midlands - North (field-based, HQ support)
£50,000-£60,000 basic + quarterly bonus (~15%) + car / allowance + 33 days' holiday + health cash plan
Are you a Specification Manager from a building envelope, facade or masonry support manufacturer looking for full autonomy and genuine design-stage influence for a market-leading brand - without the pressure of sales chasing?
This is a technically led specification role focused on CPD delivery, architect engagement and compliant faade solutions, operating independently from the sales team.
The 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
The 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 faade, 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:
o Building envelope systems
o Faade systems
o Masonry support / brick slip / structural faade products
* Technically minded and confident discussing faade 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
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