Specification Manager (Facade / Brickwork)
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224591352
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 façade 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 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