Project Specification Manager - London & South East

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Specification Team could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf (Gypsum) are hiring a Project Specification Manager to work across London & the South East reporting to the National Specification Director (South).

This is a hybrid role, with time spent in the field, the option to work from home or from our office in Farringdon.

Can you say yes?

• Do you have experience in customer-facing sales or specification within the construction or building materials industry?
• Are you able to manage several projects and deadlines effectively, with strong organisational and time-management skills?
• Do you have a results-driven 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 London & the South East 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 architect 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 ‘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. colleagues 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.
• Utilise 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 and a clear understanding of the technical and compliance requirements within these environments.
• Flexibility to travel throughout London & the South East.
• 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

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.

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We are one of the leading manufacturers of gypsum-based building materials in the UK.

We are proud to be a part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest independent building materials manufacturers in the world.

We sell plasterboard, plaster, metal sections, flooring, external renders, insulating laminates, drywall accessories and more and have more than 320 plants and sales organisations in over 90 countries. We employee over 43,500 people worldwide.