Specification Engineer

Specification Engineer

We are looking for a Specification Engineer to join our team and play a key role in developing and managing product specifications across projects.

The role will focus on engaging with consultants, architects, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to understand their technical requirements, identify specification opportunities, and ensure our products and solutions are properly specified and aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and communicate with consultants, architects, designers, contractors, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, technical needs, and product specifications.

• Develop and maintain technical product specifications in line with project requirements, applicable standards, consultant requirements, and customer expectations.

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and technical documents to identify opportunities for product specification and ensure technical compliance.

• Work closely with Design, Technical, Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure that specified products and solutions are technically feasible, commercially viable, and practical to implement.

• Prepare and submit technical specifications, material submittals, technical data, compliance documents, and product information required by consultants and project stakeholders.

• Follow up with consultants and designers throughout the design and approval process to secure and maintain product specifications.

• Review consultant and client feedback and update product specifications and technical documentation accordingly.

• Conduct technical research and stay updated on industry standards, codes, regulations, materials, technologies, and best practices relevant to the company's products and solutions.

• Support the team in resolving technical and specification-related issues during the design, approval, and execution phases of projects.

• Maintain an updated database of consultants, designers, projects, specifications, approved products, and specification opportunities.

• Coordinate with the Sales and Business Development teams to ensure that specification opportunities are properly followed up and converted into business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• Proven experience in Specification Engineering, Technical Office, Design, or a similar role, preferably within the construction, fit-out, building materials, or architectural products industry.

• Strong understanding of construction materials, technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements.

• Experience dealing with consultants, architects, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOQs, specifications, and project documents.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

• Strong technical documentation and specification-writing skills.

• Good understanding of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with Sales, Design, Technical, Procurement, Production, and Project teams.

Key Competencies

• Consultant & Designer Relations

• Technical Specification Management

• Product Knowledge

• Technical Documentation

• Project & Market Understanding

• Communication & Presentation

• Stakeholder Management

• Technical Problem Solving

• Business Development Support