Graduate Specification Consultant

**Graduate Specification Consultant - Weber - Saint Gobain - Flitwick or Telford Based Role**

At Saint-Gobain, we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a 'Top Employer' for 5 consecutive years. If you are a quick learner, you like working in a team,and you want to know what it's like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a**Graduate Specification Consultant based in eitherFlitwick or Telford.**

**Is this role right for me?**

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you've never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you're just as likely to be a greatfit

At Weber, we work and live by our theme of 'We Care' we care about our customers, our employees and the homes they live in.

We're here to support our colleagues - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources including our Employee Assistance Programme and our managers are Mental Health trained to support our workplace. We encourage every colleague to develop and provide thetraining support required to enable achievement of future

The overall purpose of the role is to provide an effective design advice service to architects and other specifiers across the Weber GB product range.

To enhance the reputation of Weber through offering a market leading specification service whilst limiting exposure to risk.

**Role Accountabilities**
- To provide effective and robust specifications across all product ranges.
- To support the Specification Sales teams by providing a full design service for projects.
- Participate in design meetings with specifiers, contractors and other clients to develop appropriate Technical solutions.
- Design solutions in compliance with the Building Regulations.
- Provide effective contribution to site meetings and limit the company's exposure to risk.
- Give support and advice at departmental meetings.
- To ensure CRM is utilised correctly and accurately so that information can be accessed as needed by all members of the Specification Team.
- To maintain close relationships with key customers to gather 'value added' ideas as part of the departments continuous development.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Specification Team Leader.
- Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Specification Team Leader consistent within the scope of the job.

**Required Experience and Qualifications**
- Educated to degree level (preferable but not essential) or equivalent business/construction qualification (Architecture, Construction, Building Technology, Building Design) or equivalent experience.
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems experience
- Knowledge of construction methods relating to buildings
- Understanding of architectural drawings
- Practical use of AutoCad or other design software
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Weber systems e.g ETICS
- Analytical and planning skills
- Communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work in a cross functional role
- Construction industry background with 3 years technical / project experience
- Practical and logical knowledge of construction products and methods of constructions
- Experience and knowledge of relevant standards e.g. building regulations.

**Permanent Role Package / Benefits**

In addition to a competitive base salary plus an attractive bonus scheme, you will benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development and also have access to:

- 37.5 Hours Per Week (Mon - Fri 0800-1730)
- Competitive Salary + Car and IT Equipment
- 25 Days holidays + Bank Holidays
- Bonus Scheme (up to 10%)
- Pension - 4% contribution (Increasing with Service)
- Life Assurance - 2 x salary / 4 x salary in pension scheme
- Staff Discount - Across Saint-Gobain Brands

**Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?**

We're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

**And what about flexibility?**

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexiblerequirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). We can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.