Project Specification Manager - North West

At Saint‑Gobain UK & Ireland, we are looking for a Project Specification Manager to join our Commercial sector team, supporting prioritised projects across the North West regions.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing, influencing and providing technical and commercial support across key commercial projects. You will work closely with architects, professional specialist consultants, specialist engineers, main contractors and sub‑contractors, influencing system choice and agreeing fully compliant, value‑led system propositions aligned to Saint‑Gobain Interior Solutions' commercial and specification strategies.

This is a hybrid role, covering North West regions including Manchester and Liverpool. You will regularly travel to support customers and projects, with site and stakeholder visits forming a core part of the role.

What we're looking for:

Understanding of technical specification documents, including construction drawings and details
Strong understanding of the construction process, including project delivery methods and decision‑making influencers
Ability to build relationships, network and influence across a wide range of stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness, with attention to detail and data accuracy
Effective presentation, communication and articulation skills
Collaborative mindset, able to maximise influence and impact internally and externally
Knowledge and understanding of fire, acoustic and structural test reports and their application to system solutions

What you will be doing:

Managing and influencing prioritised commercial projects to maximise full system specification and conversion
Providing technically compliant and commercially competitive system solutions aligned to company strategy
Engaging and consulting with architects, consultants, main contractors and specialist sub‑contractors to agree full system propositions
Identifying and developing new specification opportunities and managing projects through to conversion
Delivering CPD presentations and technical value propositions to customers and clients
Strengthening relationships with specialist sub‑contractors and supply chain partners
Feeding back market and customer insight to support and challenge internal stakeholders
Contributing to the development and improvement of products and services to support market adoption
Maintaining accurate project, specification and pipeline data

Are Saint‑Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint‑Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high‑performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision‑making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint‑Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint‑Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job‑sharing, part‑time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, but we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person