Project Specification Manager (Pre & Post Construction) Tallaght, Dublin

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 National 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 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 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.

Reporting into the Regional Sales Director, we are searching for a team member to join us a Project Specification Manager in Ireland.

This is a field based role, offering hybrid working from our office in Tallaght, Dublin.Can you say yes?Do you have experience in a customer-facing sales or specification role within construction or the building materials industry?Are you able to manage multiple projects & deadlines with excellent time management?Do you have a winning attitude & the ability to sell solutions to all stakeholders in the value chain?If so we would welcome your application.

What you'll be doing : You are accountable for specification of the full range of Knauf systems and products.

These specification opportunities will be passed through the appropriate channels to be supported accordingly by you to a secured order.

You are the 'face of' Knauf at the pre-construction stages of projects across all stakeholders of the value chain.

You are the conduit between customers and the different internal departments providing important data, effective feedback and communication.

Overall, you are vital in maintaining a strong technical reputation in the market place by securing specifications into orders.

Main responsibilities include : You will be seen as the customer facing technical contact working with colleagues across the wider organisation to deliver specification into sales across the full Knauf portfolio.Pre construction : You will prepare accurate and appropriate specifications for all systems and products as required, tracking them through to sub-contractor / materials delivered to site.Post construction : You will be providing site inspections ,compliance and technical onsite reporting.Using the Knauf values, you will monitor, track and engage appropriate project opportunities via ABI, Supply chain partner intelligence, your network and any other professional means necessary to grow and convert the specification bank in conjunction with the local Area Sales Manager and wider Knauf commercial team.You will support Architects, Developers, Main Contractors, Sub-contractors and all specifiers with development of bespoke detailing based on a defined and recorded rational to minimize and manage the Companies risk appropriately.Through design and consultancy, you will clearly articulate the impact of Knauf system solutions across all stakeholders of the value chain.You will undertake duties supporting recruitment & selection, learning & development, change management and to assist in improving the processYou will actively participate and give input to several team and individual projects, including internal policies, induction programme implementation, Staff Council and Health & Safety.You will provide feedback into the innovations process and providing a customer focused view in the development of robust technical solutions.You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.You will be seen as an expert in Fire, Acoustic, thermal and Structural fields relevant to our system and product ranges.What we'd love for you to have : A construction-related qualification and experience within a customer-facing sales or specification role within construction.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills, with knowledge of fire, acoustic, thermal, and structural principles.Excellent time management, planning, and organisational abilities, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Skilled in reading technical drawings and developing solutions to challenges.In-depth knowledge of construction stakeholders (Architects, Main Contractors and Sub Contractors), methods and market routes.Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.Flexibility to travel throughout Ireland.We will provide : A competitive salary + company car + bonusThree paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.7% employer pension contribution.Access to private Healthcare via LayaIncome ProtectionAccess to a Reward & Benefits platform.Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech SchemeWhat 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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