National Specification Manager - #1725442

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry. 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as National Specification Manager! (Ideal location Birmingham Area)

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced National Specification Manager to lead the implementation of our commercial specification strategy across the Siniat and Promat brands. This is a key leadership role focused on driving profitable growth through targeted specification, technical excellence, and high-impact team coaching. You’ll lead and inspire a team of Specification Advisors and Managers, enabling them to deliver value-led, integrated solutions to our customers while increasing market share and strategic alignment across the business.

What you’ll do:

·         Lead the execution of strategy and action plans to meet BU growth targets in internal specification.

·         Support the cross-brand specification of Etex products and sub-systems to meet diverse client needs.

·         Coach and develop a national team of Specification Advisors and Managers to build product and technical expertise.

·         Collaborate with the Technical Team to create project-specific packs and documentation for key accounts.

·         Provide direct or team-supported technical guidance to solve customer challenges effectively.

·         Ensure consistent delivery of compelling, technically sound value propositions for key market segments and decision makers.

·         Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across national and regional commercial teams, Marketing, and technical departments.

What you’ll bring:

·         Broad experience in the UK construction industry, ideally with familiarity in related products, technologies, and sequencing of construction works.

·         Strong technical communication skills – written, verbal, and visual – tailored to diverse customer and commercial needs.

·         Proven track record in specification sales, project conversion, and business development strategy.

·         Collaborative mindset with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

·         Ability to lead with purpose, solve problems pragmatically, and manage risk while delivering solutions.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!


• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.


• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions


• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination


• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).