Job Description:

Our client, a key player in the buildings and manufacturing industry, is seeking a C&I Sales Specification Engineer. This permanent role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of driving specified demand for fire detection and alarm solutions across England. The position involves a combination of being on the road and working from home, with a focus on key areas such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with fire consultants, M&E consultants, consulting engineers, architects, and design houses
• Influence system architecture, device selection, and compliance approaches in line with relevant standards, including BS 5839‑1
• Identify and track early-stage and pre-tender projects across various sectors
• Convert design engagement into protected specification opportunities through to tender stage
• Support consultants with system selection, network design, and compliance interpretation
• Defend specifications through value engineering challenges and cost-down exercises
• Provide feedback to product management regarding market needs and consultant preferences
• Maintain accurate CRM project reporting and share market insights with leadership

• Experience in commercial and institutional (C&I) building projects
• Technical background within fire detection systems
• Proven sales track record - desirable
• Electrical engineering degree
• Ability to build strong client relationships and influence design and specification at early project stages
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong initiative

• Competitive salary
• Remote working flexibility with a significant amount of travel- main areas of London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds
• Opportunity to work within a leading, growing organisation in the fire industry
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are an experienced Sales Specification Engineer with a background in fire detection systems and are looking for a new challenge with great growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.