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 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Project Specification Manager to join our team in Tallaght, Dublin. The PSM is the technical sales support role within Knauf throughout the island of Ireland (32 counties). The PSM will work proactively & autonomously manage projects of all sizes from concept to completion ensuring design teams and contractors utilise Knauf materials throughout their build.

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 required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
  • You will be the customer facing technical contact to our Category A customers, including Architects, Main Contractors and Sub Contractors. Working with colleagues across the wider organisation to deliver goals and achieve specification in both plasterboard and non-plasterboard systems as necessary.
  • You will prepare accurate and appropriate specifications for all systems and products as required by customers.
  • You will monitor, track and engage all project pipelines, while sharing Supply chain partner intelligence and your network with other team members.
  • You will support Architects and specifiers with development of bespoke detailing based on a defined and recorded rational to minimise and manage the Companies risk appropriately.
  • You will manage your working time appropriately to hit the targets and KPI’s through Salesforce CRM and set by your line manager.
  • You will develop hand over processes with ASM & TSI team to ensure your specification work can be secured and supported appropriately.
  • You will support product launches by educating supply chain & site teams
  • You will be seen as an expert in Fire, Acoustic, thermal and Structural fields relevant to our system and product ranges
  • You will provide feedback into the innovations process and providing a customer focused view in the development of robust technical solutions.
  • You will actively participate and give input to several team and individual projects as requested
  • You are required to work in accordance with requirements of your role set out in the IMS/compass, including but not limited to H&S, Quality, Environment and Corporate Responsibility (including Competition and Bribery Acts)
  • This role involves occasional travel across the UK and Ireland to attend internal Knauf company meetings.

What we'd love for you to have:

• Excellent time management, planning and organisation skills
• Winning attitude – tenacity & professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple projects operating to varying time frames
• Proven experience of working within customer facing construction markets
• Knowledge of Fire, Acoustic, Thermal and Structural principles
• Ability to read architectural drawings and plans is essential
• Knowledge of building methods, construction terminology
• Understanding of construction routes to market
• Knowledge of construction stakeholders (Architects, Main Contractors and Subcontractors)

We will provide:

• A competitive salary + company car + bonus
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Access to private Healthcare via Laya
• Income Protection
• Access 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 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.