Specification Consultant - Remote
Job Description:
Some of the key responsibilities:
- Prepare outline, tender, and contract specifications reflecting the project design of Architects, Engineers, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with clients' objectives and industry standards.
- Coordinate specifications with related documentation prepared by others, including drawings, schedules, and technical reports, to ensure consistency and accuracy in project documentation.
- Provide appropriate specifications to reflect designers' risk profile, considering factors such as project complexity, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.
- Generate documentation reflecting contractual arrangements stipulated for the project, such as warranties, liabilities, and indemnities, to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
- Collect and collate design information to prepare keynotes for use in Building Information Modeling (BIM), facilitating collaboration and information exchange among project stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience writing architectural specification content who can demonstrate a strong understanding of industry standards and best practice.
- Has knowledge, understanding, and experience of preparing architectural specifications in Uniclass, CAWS, and CSI specification classifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Is familiar with how specifications are used within a BIM environment, including the ability to collaborate effectively with BIM teams and integrate specification data into BIM models.
- Has the ability to discuss and pursue new opportunities with customers, gathering appropriate information to prepare fee proposals and tailor specifications to meet their specific needs and objectives.
- Is competent in NBS Chorus and NBS Source, leveraging these platforms to streamline the specification writing process, manage project documentation, and enhance productivity.
- Has excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines and who can communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Our Values
- Be Ambitious - We fuel our collective ambition to redefine the future of the construction industry. Together, we strive for innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement in all that we do.
- Be Collaborative - Collaboration is the heartbeat of our success. We believe in the power of diverse minds coming together, working collaboratively to achieve more than any individual could on their own. Through unity, we forge solutions that drive our industry forward.
- Take Ownership - We empower our team to take ownership of their work, projects, and the success of Byggfakta Group as a whole. This sense of ownership fosters a culture of accountability and pride in delivering impactful results.
- Have Integrity - Integrity is the bedrock of our relationships, both internal and external. We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct, ensuring trust is at the core of everything we do.
What you will get from NBS
The Basics:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave - 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Weekly Hours - 35 Hours per week for full-time roles
- Probationary Period - 6 months
- Pension - Competitive Group Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance - 4x Annual Salary
- Pay Day - 21st day of each month
- Sick Pay - Up to 6-months full pay (after 6+ years of service)
The Benefits:
- Annual Leave - Can Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave, and you're also able to carry over up to 5 days per year
- Birthday Day Off - An extra day to celebrate your birthday
- Festive Shopping Day - That's right - a half day off to help get that festive holiday shopping done
- Giving Back - 2-days per year to give back to your community through volunteering
- Private Medical Insurance - Employee contribution options at discounted rates
- Professional Fees - Professional Fees will be paid for by the company
- Learning and Development – We will support your personal professional development. Dedicated personal development allowance of 7 hours per month.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hand Cover to support your personal health and wellbeing. Unlimited counselling and mental health support
- Early retirement Scheme - You can apply for a 6-month phased retirement winddown
- Colleague Referral Scheme - Refer a colleague and if they're successful, get £1000
- Long Service Milestones - We invest in your commitment - regular milestone payments to celebrate your time with us, including additional annual leave
Join us at NBS and be part of our ambitious future. If you are ready to contribute your skills, passion and commitment to a team that values excellence, collaboration and integrity, we look forward to receiving your application.
NBS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience via the apply now option below
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- Effectively manage the day-to-day performance of the functions, ensuring the team supports Group business in a responsive and agile manner, whilst delivering strategic initiatives
- Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to remove any single points of failure, boost responsiveness and ensure dissemination of knowledge
- Drive process and system simplification in line with best practice to develop a robust system platform benchmarked against industry standards
- Effectively manage the day-to-day performance of the functions, ensuring the team supports Group business in a responsive and agile manner, whilst delivering strategic initiatives
- Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to remove any single points of failure, boost responsiveness and ensure dissemination of knowledge
- Drive process and system simplification in line with best practice to develop a robust system platform benchmarked against industry standards
Full job description available on request.
