Senior Specification Consultant in London

Develop and maintain Client relationships and an awareness of their pipeline with a view to securing repeat commissions. Prepare Specifications that reflect detailed project requirements. Advise Clients on Design Responsibility issues and how the form of Contract and procurement route affects the Specification format/ deliverables. Advise Clients on material usage. Coordinate Specifications with Contract Conditions/ Preliminaries and Specifications prepared by other disciplines e.g. Civils, Structures and MEP. Develop and keep up to date with technical standards, products and innovation as they relate to our Consultancy business. Attend internal and external meetings to obtain project briefing information and provide consultancy service as necessary to prepare project specific documentation. Familiarise oneself with the Clients brief and scope of our service such that deliverables are aligned with agreed project scope. Maintain a working knowledge of project finances and raise potential financial issues with Line Manager/ Team Lead. Carry out projects in line with AECOM QA/ QC and Health and Safety requirements. Work collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects under direction of Team Leader. Develop and share network of Client/ potential Client contacts. In conjunction with Team Leader identify and pursue BD opportunities with established Clients. Develop an understanding of market conditions and how these will affect our service. Provide training and mentoring to junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience in preparation of Architectural Specifications.
• Evidence of good technical design understanding.
• Excellent technical knowledge of modern construction techniques, methodologies and standards.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of UK Construction procurement methodologies and how these relate to Specification Documentation.
• Knowledge of Middle East construction and procurement methodologies is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English Language).
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications; NBS Chorus experience is desirable.
• Able to work logically and methodically to achieve high quality outputs as well as being self‑motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Ability to understand and work to an agreed scope and project budget.
• Flexible attitude to new ways and methods of working.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic with a good understanding of the design & delivery process.
• Good understanding of BIM.
• Familiar with researching, preparing and presenting technical presentations.

Benefits

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

EEO Statement

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address Reasonable Accommodations UK if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.