Technical Specification Manager

At Saint-Gobain Glass, we are looking for a Technical Specification Manager to support our SGGUK product range to all stakeholders within the glass and architectural markets. The Technical Specification Manager will be working on project opportunities and specifiers whose impact spans the UK in terms of design, procurement and supply.

Also included in part of this role will also include looking after a small number of customers in a sales capacity. You will be covering predominantly the Scotland and Northeast regions requiring travel to different stakeholders, and customers.

What will you be doing?

• Providing technical support to the Saint-Gobain Glass UK customer base, across the full product range, ensuring our products are correctly specified to current national regulations
• Utilising recognised calculation methods, ensuring correct and up to date data on our ranges is distributed to both direct and indirect customers
• Building strong relationships with influences in the wider architectural markets, to proactively identify and secure project opportunities including architects, specifiers, architectural technologists, mechanical engineers and main contractors
• Account manager a few select commercial accounts, supporting and driving sales
• Delivery of CPDs to architects and specifiers

What are we looking for?

• Specification sales experience across the building envelope sector, with specific technical knowledge relating to glass specifications
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant current building regulations and European Standards
• Use of technical calculation software and NBS specifications
• Possess great communication skills and able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external
• Able to work successfully in a team, providing mutual support of others

Are Saint-Gobain Glass 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, we look forward to hearing from you!