Project Specification Manager - Northwest Immingham

Knauf (Gypsum) are hiring a Project Specification Manager to support the Northern team reporting to the National Specification Director (North). The territory includes North Yorkshire & the Northwest.

• Do you have customer-facing sales or specification experience in the construction or building materials sector?
• Can you effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong time-management skills?
• Do you bring a winning mindset and the ability to sell solutions to stakeholders across the value chain?

If so we would love to see your application!

What you'll be doing:

As a Project Specification Manager in the North/ West Yorkshire region, you will be responsible for specifying a range of Knauf Drywall systems and products. These specifications will be created with a key focus on architects and/or main contractors and will be key to Knauf's strategy in creating specifications. These specifications for projects will be directed through our One CRM system, with your support ensuring they lead to secured orders by our convert team. As the public face of Knauf during the pre-construction phases, you will engage with project stakeholders. You will serve as the link between customers and internal teams, providing critical data, feedback, and communication. Ultimately, your role is essential in strengthening Knauf's technical reputation by converting specifications into confirmed orders by the commercial team.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the customer facing technical contact, working with designers, architects and main contractors to create specifications across Knauf's full drywall, fire protection and flooring portfolio.
• Prepare accurate specifications for systems and products, ensuring tracking from specification with handover to site delivery.
• Utilize Knauf values and various resources (ABI, supply chain partners, network) to identify, track, and convert project opportunities into specifications.
• Support architects, developers, contractors, and specifiers with bespoke detailing, minimising and managing company risk.
• Clearly communicate the value and impact of Knauf system solutions to all stakeholders in the value chain.
• Ensure a detailed handover to the commercial and on site project management team for proper support once specifications are secured.
• Provide cross functional support to the Project Specification Executives and the Project Technical Manager team to prioritise customer demand and service.
• Contribute to team and individual projects, including internal policies, staff council, and health & safety initiatives.
• Provide customer focused feedback into the innovation process for developing robust technical solutions.
• Knowledgeable in fire, acoustic, thermal, and structural fields relevant to Knauf's systems and products.

What we'd love for you to have:

• A construction related qualification and/or experience within a customer facing sales or specification role within construction.
• Experienced in developing and interpreting specifications, and in working closely with architects, main contractors and subcontractors to support project delivery.
• Strong sector experience across HMRO, Health and Education, with a clear understanding of the technical and compliance requirements within these environments.
• Flexibility to travel throughout North Yorkshire & the Northwest.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organisational abilities, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Skilled in reading technical drawings and developing solutions to challenges.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.

We will provide:

• Around £50,000 - £55,000 + company car + 20% bonus
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme