Graduate Specification Manager (Technical)

Jobtrain Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in roofing systems is seeking a Graduate Specification Manager in Cambridge. This role offers an early-career pathway into construction specification and commercial roofing, providing hands-on experience and real responsibility. You will engage with architects, contractors, and stakeholders, while learning about the specification process and managing projects. Ideal for a recent graduate interested in building a long-term career in the construction industry, this opportunity includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Great pension with up to 7.5% contributions

Share Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Recently graduated within the last 3 years.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and keen to build a long-term career in construction.
• An understanding of the construction lifecycle or standards is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from early design through to completion.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders in the construction process.
• Take ownership of projects and relationships over time.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in a business-related subject

Job description

At AccuRoof, we help bring buildings to life. As the specialist roofing systems arm of SIG Roofing, AccuRoof works at the design and specification stage of construction projects — influencing product choice, supporting technical decisions, and ensuring roofing systems are delivered right from concept through to completion.

We know that great specification starts with great people. That’s why this Graduate Specification Manager role has been designed as an early-careers pathway into construction specification and commercial roofing — offering hands-on experience, real responsibility, and exposure to some of the most influential stakeholders in the roofing industry.

Location St Ives, Cambridge/Hybrid
Scheme Duration – 2 Years

Job summary

As a Graduate Specification Manager, you’ll join the AccuRoof business, in a fast-paced, outward-facing role that sits at the heart of the construction specification process.

You’ll work with architects, surveyors, local authorities, property owners, main contractors and roofing contractors — supporting projects from early design through tender and contract award to completion. Alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll learn how specifications are secured, protected and converted, while building deep knowledge of roofing systems and the construction lifecycle.

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term career in construction specification, technical sales or commercial roofing systems.

Your development

This role is designed to grow with you.
Over your first 12–24 months, you’ll build strong foundations in roofing systems, construction standards and the specification process, while progressively taking ownership of projects and relationships.

You’ll be supported through:

• On-the-job learning alongside experienced Specification and Commercial teams
• Exposure to live projects across refurbishment and new build
• Development of technical knowledge, consultative selling and stakeholder management skills

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for potential, curiosity and drive.

You’ll likely be:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in a business-related subject
• Recently graduated within the last 3 years
• Curious about how buildings are designed, specified and delivered
• Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects at different stages
• A clear and professional communicator, comfortable asking questions and offering solutions
• Self-motivated, resilient and keen to build a long-term career in the construction industry
• An understanding of the construction lifecycle, standards or supply chains is helpful — but full technical knowledge will be developed in role.

Full driving license and access to a car or ability to get to branch locations and occasional overnight stays may be needed.

Why Accuroof?

At AccuRoof, graduates don’t sit behind a desk. You’ll be out on projects, involved in real decisions, and trusted to build relationships early.
You’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience in live construction specification projects
• Exposure to architects, contractors and key industry stakeholders
• Support from experienced technical and commercial professionals
• A strong foundation for a long-term career within SIG Roofing

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including retail discounts and much more!
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance
• Share Incentive Scheme

If you’re ready to build a career where you can see your impact on real buildings and real projects, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and become part of the SIG Roofing team - #The home of roofing