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Specifications Advisor/ Specifications Writer

Employer
FRAME
Location
London (Central)
Salary
£50,000- £70,000 per annum
Closing date
19 Dec 2024

Job Details

Become a key player in delivering high-quality, international architectural projects by joining an esteemed team as a Specification Advisor. This role offers the chance to collaborate closely with leading design teams, contributing your expertise to the technical development of projects worldwide.

Why join them?
  • Learning and Development: Access to extensive training and development opportunities, cover professional memberships 
  • Financial Wellbeing: Annual discretionary bonus scheme, life assurance, a pension scheme, and enhanced family-friendly leave, financial advice and education​
  • Physical Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, yoga classes and health checks​
  • Mental Wellbeing: 24/7 medical advisory, mental health support through trained first aiders, and initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and promoting awareness​
  • Social Calendar: Variety of social activities and events, such as annual parties and sporting challenges, collaborative and enjoyable workplace
Your Responsibilities:
  • Support architectural teams throughout pre-construction and construction, ensuring that project information is accurate and up to standard.
  • Advise on specification and procurement strategies for both UK and international projects.
  • Prepare and update project specifications to comply with legal requirements, codes, and local standards.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in building techniques, materials, and technical regulations to support ongoing work.
  • Work closely with other departments, including design, sustainability, and project management, to ensure seamless project coordination.
  • Oversee the maintenance and refinement of master specifications used within the practice.
  • Participate in meetings to help prepare project documentation and track project milestones.
What We’re Looking For:
  • A background in producing architectural specifications for construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of current building methods, materials, and industry standards.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent organisational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software tools.
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally for short assignments.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with specifications for projects in the UK, the US, or the Middle East.
  • Familiarity with construction practices in the Middle East or Far East.
  • Knowledge of software such as MicroStation or InDesign.
  • Additional language skills would be a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on prestigious projects at a renowned company, in a supportive and innovative environment.

Company

FRAME works with people and businesses who design, engineer, build, manage and maintain Building & Infrastructure. Previously operating under the Faststream brand and is still owned and operated by the Faststream Group and its employees, we've been working within these sectors for over 16 years and in that time have made thousands of successful placements. If you're looking to hire people, or looking for a new job within any of these markets then we can almost  certainly help you out. www.frame-recruitment.com

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02382 025300

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