National Specification Manager

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a reputable client in the world of cable and piping seals to recruit a National Specification Manager for its Southern UK region with nationwide travel as required. The strategically important National Specification Manager role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, up to 40% bonus, company car & fuel card, and long service bonus every 3 years.

If you're a Specification Sales Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the National Specification Manager role Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager you will:
Engage with owners, operators, architects, consultants, and Tier 1 design houses to secure early-stage project specifications. Present technical sealing solutions to engineers, architects, and design stakeholders, demonstrating commercial and installation advantages. Drive specification activity across major UK infrastructure and industrial projects including nuclear, rail, energy, data centres, advanced manufacturing, and marine sectors. Identify opportunities where modular sealing systems can replace traditional sealing or fire stopping solutions.

Influence standards and approved vendor lists with owners and major design organisations. Develop and maintain detailed project maps covering owners, EPCs, consultants, contractors, and installers. Manage the full specification lifecycle from concept stage through to commercial handover. Maintain accurate project intelligence and pipeline visibility using CRM systems. Create clear specification-to-order pathways across strategic projects throughout the UK. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
Proven experience in specification sales within technical or engineered products. Strong background working within sectors such as nuclear, rail, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, or major projects. Comfortable holding technical discussions with engineers, architects, consultants, and design teams. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis, particularly across London and the South.

Personal skills The National Specification Manager role would suit someone who is:
Technically minded with strong problem-solving abilities. Commercially driven and strategically focused. Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and technical decision-makers. Self-motivated and capable of managing long-cycle project pipelines. Organised with excellent relationship-building skills. Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple sectors and complex projects. Salary and benefits of the National Specification Manager role £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary. Up to 40% performance bonus.

Company car and fuel card. Long service bonus every 3 years (equivalent to 2x monthly pay). Opportunity to work with a market-leading engineering business across major UK infrastructure projects. Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. LI-CM1 INDNUC Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.