Project Specification Manager - Interior Solutions
About Saint-Gobain Construction Products
Saint-Gobain Construction Products is a key part of the Group’s UK & Ireland operations, manufacturing and supplying plaster, plasterboard, insulation, and other interior and exterior building solutions. Our brands are trusted across the construction industry for their quality, performance, and sustainability. By combining innovation, technical expertise, and customer service, we deliver products that meet the evolving needs of modern construction while supporting the drive for safer, greener, and more efficient buildings.
Job Title
Project Specification Manager- Midland Region (Connacht & North Leinster)
Job Purpose
To drive specification growth and secure Saint-Gobain systems on key commercial projects through early engagement, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder relationships. The PSM will focus on early-stage engagement with key stakeholders for the following SG brands:
Gyproc, Isover, Vetrotech and Ecophon.
Key Accountabilities
- Include building and managing a robust project pipeline, influencing architects, engineers, contractors, and other decision makers throughout the project lifecycle, and providing practical specification and construction guidance across all relevant RIAI project phases.
- The role is also responsible for supporting commercial objectives by maintaining strong project visibility, ensuring specification retention, and collaborating effectively with internal teams to deliver successful project outcomes and sustainable market growth.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Commercial Acumen
- Proven track record of delivering sales results and applying high levels of commercial acumen.
- Capable of building, managing, and converting a robust project pipeline to support sustained business growth.
Influencing & Stakeholder Management
- Influence key participants and decision makers throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. This includes effectively engaging with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to secure positive outcomes and maintain project specifications.
Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
- Ability to understand project drivers, anticipate challenges, and make informed decisions that support both customer needs and organisational goals.
Communication & Relationship Building
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to build trusted, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across the project lifecycle.
Strategic Definition
- Support early project discussions to understand client objectives, site constraints, feasibility considerations, and project delivery strategy.
Preparation and Brief
- Collaborate with design teams, planners, commercial staff, and stakeholders to ensure pre-construction needs are fully understood.
Concept Design
- Review early design concepts to identify & provide practical construction advice to ensure proposed solutions can be delivered efficiently and in line with programme, budget, and compliance needs.
Job Reference: IRL00003
